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Thaís’ Turtle Tales

Thaís’ Turtle Tales

Catch up with Thaís, our resident turtle veterinarian here at Four Seasons Kuda Huraa.
We rescue a stranded turtle from our reef, and we explore new treatments for buoyancy syndrome. Noonu, our satellite-tagged turtle, has an incredible journey spanning thousands of kilometers. Finally, learn about the perils turtles can face: accidental boat-strikes and ingesting plastic debris.

Life as a Sea Turtle Vet

Life as a Sea Turtle Vet

Read Kat’s Diary, to find out what it’s like to be a veterinarian working in the Maldives!
Firstly, every day is different … we treat Olive Ridleys rescued from entanglement in ghost nets (discarded fishing gear), Hawksbills covered in barnacles, and Green turtles unable to dive below the water surface.
Recently, we’ve even been caring for two orphaned fruit bats! 🦇