LOGGERHEAD MARINELIFE CENTER

In an effort to better respond to this and future red tide occurrences, LMC would like to launch our red tide rapid response blood research and detoxification lab.  Our Research Laboratory has applied to multiple state and local organizations in an effort to request emergency funding for the equipment, medications and supplies required to monitor brevetoxin levels in sea turtles in a real-time, clinically significant manner.  This lab equipment and medication will allow our scientists and medical staff to provide rapid testing to identify the presence of the red tide toxins to multiple local rehabilitation facilities, so they can develop the most effective treatment plans for affected sea turtles.