RA-09-068, Sea Turtle Incidental Take Reports 2009-6, 2009-7, 2009-8, and 2009-9

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Sea Turtle Incidental Take Reports 2009-6, 2009-7, 2009-8, and 2009-9
ML092930168
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Site: Oyster Creek
Issue date: 10/13/2009
From: Massaro M
Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear
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Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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Oyster Creek Generating Station www.exeloncorp.com Exelon N ]

Route 9 South Nuclear PO Box 388 Forked River, NJ o8731 10 CFR 50.2 October 13, 2009 RA-09-068 US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station Facility Operating License No. DPR-1 6 NRC Docket No. 50-219

Subject:

Sea Turtle Incidental Take Reports 2009-6, 2009-7, 2009-8, and 2009-9 This report provides detailed information regarding the recent incidental takes of four sea turtles at Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station (OCNGS). The turtles were promptly turned over to the custody of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine, New Jersey for examination. The MMSC submitted Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network Stranding Reports to the National Marine Fisheries Service for all four animals. Incidental Take Reports are provided for the four incidental takes. In addition a report from the MMSC (Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network Stranding Report MMSC 09-114) for a previously reported incidental take (2009-4) on August 5 is enclosed.

The first two incidental takes were a live juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle on September 10 and a live juvenile Atlantic Green sea turtle on September 11, from intake bays of the dilution water system. The Kemp's ridley turtle had external evidence of a previous boat propeller injury when recovered and was transferred from MMSC to Riverhead Foundation for long term rehabilitation.

The Green sea turtle had no evidence of external injuries.

The second two incidental takes were juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtles, both on September 25 from intake bays of the dilution water system. The first was obviously dead and partially decomposed when recovered from dilution intake bay #6, and the second was unresponsive when recovered from intake bay #5 and was later pronounced dead by MMSC personnel.

With the incidental take. of the Green sea turtle, OCNGS has reached 50% of the allowed incidental take limit of one (1) for Green turtles as specified in the 2006 Biological Opinion. With the incidental takes of September 25, OCNGS has exceeded the limits of three (3) dead sea turtles and total of eight (8) sea turtles of all species specified in the 2006 Biological Opinion.

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RA-09-068 Page 2 of 3 If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Malcolm Browne at (609) 971-4124.

Sincerely, Michael J. Ma saro Vice President Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station

Enclosures:

1. Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2009-6 with photograph
2. MMSC 09-130 Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network Stranding Report
3. Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2009-7 with photograph
4. MMSC 09-131 Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network Stranding Report
5. Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2009-8 with photograph
6. MMSC 09-138 Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network Stranding Report
7. Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2009-9 with photograph
8. MMSC 09-139 Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network Stranding Report
9. MMSC 09-117 Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network Stranding Report cc: Julie Crocker U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service Northeast Region Protected Resources Division One Blackburn Drive Gloucester, MA 01930 Pasquale Scida U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service Northeast Region Protected Resources Division One Blackburn Drive Gloucester, MA 01930 Samuel J. Collins, Administrator, Region 1 US Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406

RA-09-068 Page 3 of 3 G. Edward Miller Senior Project Manager US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop 8-81 Washington, DC 20555 Jeff Kulp Senior Resident Inspector Oyster Creek Generating Station Route 9 South Forked River, NJ 08731 Jeanette Bowers-Altman NJ Department of Environmental Protection Division of Fish, Game, and Wildlife P.O. Box 400 Trenton, NJ 08625-0400 Regulatory Assurance File No. 09024

OYSTER CREEK NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2009-6 At approximately 1030 hours0.0119 days <br />0.286 hours <br />0.0017 weeks <br />3.91915e-4 months <br /> on Thursday, September 10, 2009, an Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station (OCNGS) operator noticed a sea turtle in Bay # 6 of the dilution water intake while removing debris from trash grates. The water temperature at the time of the incidental take was approximately 67.4 degrees F (19.7 C) and OCNGS was in operation at 100% power with four circulating water pumps and two dilution pumps in operation. Skies were clear.

The turtle was active and responsive when retrieved from the intake bay. The turtle's carapace had a crack over 10 cm in length extending laterally just behind the neck that appeared to be a pre-existing boat propeller wound. OCNGS Environmental personnel who took custody of the turtle confirmed it to be a juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys ke.mp). Although it is impossible to say precisely how long the turtle had been on the trash bars prior to removal, the dilution water trash racks had been inspected less than one hour earlier in the morning without the turtle being observed. The previous dilution trash rack cleaning occurred in the afternoon of the previous day without the turtle being observed.

The turtle measured 24.7 cm carapace length straight line and weighed only 4.8 lb. No tags were present on the turtle when captured. USNRC and NMFS personnel were notified of the incidental take within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.

The turtle was handed over to personnel from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine, NJ later the same afternoon. The turtle was examined at MMSC and the results were recorded on MMSC Sea turtle Stranding and Salvage Network Stranding Report # MMSC-09-130 (enclosed). Due to the nature of its wounds associated with a deep boat propeller wound, it was determined that rehabilitation would be required at a facility specially equipped to provide long-term care and treatment. Therefore, MMSC personnel arranged for the transfer of the turtle to the Riverhead Foundation in Riverhead, Long Island for further rehabilitative care and treatment.

Incidental Take 2009-6; September 10, 2009 SSEA TURTLE STRANDING AND iSALVAGE NETWORK.- STRANDING REPORT OBSERVERS NAME I ADDRESSI/PHONE: :STRANDING DATE:

First Bill, ... Kl Last Deerr Year 20 09 Month 09 Day'- 0 Affiliation: Marine Mammal.Strandingi Center TurMe number by day 01 Address PO Box 773. 3625 Brigantine Blvd, Brigantine, NJ08203 Field 1D# MMSC-09-130 Coordinatormust be notified within 24 hirs; this was done-by, [*jphonq (609)266.0538.:

Area code/Phone; number (6091)266-0538 El email [-lfax:. .

SPECIES: (cheick one) STRANDING LOCATION:r E- Offsho're (Atlartic birGult'beach): ~lshori (tiay,,nver,siund, nlet',4et)

State: New Jersey .County. bcean l .CM=Green Descriptive location (bepecific) Forked River, Oyster Cteek.'

ElDC Leatherback ,NPGS

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OYSTER CREEK NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2009-7 At approximately 1050 hours0.0122 days <br />0.292 hours <br />0.00174 weeks <br />3.99525e-4 months <br /> on Friday, September 11, 2009, an Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station (OCNGS) operator noticed a sea turtle in Bay # 4 of the dilution water intake while removing debris from trash grates. The water temperature at the time of the incidental take was approximately 65.6 degrees F (18.7 C) and OCNGS was in operation at 100% power with four circulating water pumps and two dilution pumps in operation. Skies were cloudy with intermittent rain.

The turtle was alive and active after retrieval from the trash grates so resuscitation techniques were not performed by OCNGS personnel. The turtle's carapace was intact with no puncture wounds or signs of major injury but did have two minor shallow scrapes parallel to the midline of the ventral surface Although it is impossible to say precisely how long the turtle had been on the trash bars prior to removal, the dilution water trash racks had been inspected less than twelve hours earlier without the turtle being observed. The previous dilution trash rack cleaning occurred late the prior morning and the turtle was likewise not observed during that cleaning.

The turtle measured only 26.5 cm straight carapace length and weighed 5.4 lb. No tags were present on the turtle when captured. USNRC and NMFS personnel were notified of the incidental take within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) was promptly notified of the incidental take and took custody of the turtle within approximately 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> of the incidental take. MMSC personnel confirmed it to be a juvenile Atlantic Green sea turtle (Chelonia mvdas). At the MMSC, the turtle was examined, fed and observed and the results were recorded on MMSC Sea turtle Stranding and Salvage Network Stranding Report #MMSC-09-131 (enclosed).

MMSC personnel noted that the turtle "...began eating, swimming and diving normally upon arrival at MMSC", and that it was "Bright, alert, responsive and active." Because of its very good physical condition, MMSC personnel tagged the turtle and released it offshore of Brigantine Island, NJ on September 18, 2009.

Incidental Take 2009-7; September 11, 2009 SEA TURTLE STRANDING AND SALVAGE NETWORK - STRANDING .REPORT OBSERVERMS'NAmE (ADDRE SS. PHONE: .STRANDING DATE:-

First Bill Ml.. Last, Deerr 'Year: 2,009- Mo.nth 09 Dayj1L Affiiiation Marine Mammal StrandinCente-r Tur le number by day 01 Address .M Box773;3625 Brig antins BlVd Brigantie, NJ:08203- Fiel]DID#:.: MIMISC. ,94131:

Coordinatotmust be notified.within:24 hrs, this was done by *-phone.(60g) 2ý66538 Area;codel~hone number (6O9)t 266-0538:

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before ff beach; buried? ElYes' 0 No Carcass necropsied? E]YesONo 0 "2 = Moderately decomposed PIhotos taken') SYes []l~o, El 3 =-Severely decurn*p*6+ed D3 S~alaed: r] all, El parftýs), what/why?

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OYSTER CREEK NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2009-8 At approximately 1420 hours0.0164 days <br />0.394 hours <br />0.00235 weeks <br />5.4031e-4 months <br /> on Friday, September 25, 2009, an Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station (OCNGS) operator noticed a sea turtle in Bay # 6 of the dilution water intake while removing debris from trash grates. The water temperature at the time of the incidental take was approximately 73 degrees F (22.8 C) and OCNGS was in operation at 100% power with four circulating water pumps and two dilution pumps in operation. Skies were clear.

The turtle was not active when retrieved from the intake bay and was obviously dead. OCNGS Environmental personnel who took custody of the turtle confirmed it to be a juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kemi_. Although it is impossible to say precisely how long the turtle had been on the trash bars prior to removal, the dilution water trash racks had been inspected about three hours earlier in the morning without the turtle being observed. The previous dilution trash rack cleaning occurred in the afternoon of the previous day without the turtle being observed.

The turtle measured 21.4 cm carapace length straight line and weighed 3.5 pounds. No tags were present on the turtle when captured. USNRC and NMFS personnel were notified of the incidental take within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.

The turtle was handed over to personnel from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine, NJ at approximately 1530 hours0.0177 days <br />0.425 hours <br />0.00253 weeks <br />5.82165e-4 months <br /> on September 25, 2009. A necropsy was performed at the MMSC and the results were recorded on MMSC Sea turtle Stranding and Salvage Network Stranding Report # MMSC-09-138 (enclosed). MMSC personnel determined in the course of the necropsy that the animal was male and had no visible anomalies. Based on the post-mortem accumulation of gas that was present at the time of the incidental take, MMSC estimated that the turtle may have been dead for 1 to 2 days prior to the incidental take.

According to the MMSC necropsy, no obvious cause of death could be determined. MMSC personnel buried the turtle on the beach of Brigantine Island, New Jersey following the necropsy.

OYSTER CREEK NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2009-9 At approximately 1440 hours0.0167 days <br />0.4 hours <br />0.00238 weeks <br />5.4792e-4 months <br /> on Friday, September 25, 2009, an Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station (OCNGS) operator noticed a sea turtle in Bay # 6 of the dilution water intake while removing debris from trash grates. The water temperature at the time of the incidental take was approximately 73 degrees F (22.8 C) and OCNGS was in operation at 100% power with four circulating water pumps and two dilution pumps in operation. Skies were clear.

The turtle was not active when retrieved .from the intake bay but appeared to be alive.

Resuscitation was attempted but no results were achieved other than a small amount of water was drained from the turtle. OCNGS Environmental personnel who took custody of the turtle confirmed it to be a juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempi. Although it is impossible to say precisely how long the turtle had been on the trash bars prior to removal, the dilution water trash racks had been inspected about three hours earlier in the morning without the turtle being observed. The previous dilution trash rack cleaning occurred in the afternoon of the previous day without the turtle being observed.

The turtle measured 27 cm carapace length straight line and weighed 6.1 lb. No tags-were present on the turtle when captured. USNRC and NMFS personnel were notified of the incidental take within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.

The turtle was handed over to personnel from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine, NJ at approximately 1530 hours0.0177 days <br />0.425 hours <br />0.00253 weeks <br />5.82165e-4 months <br /> on September 25, 2009. A necropsy was performed at the MMSC and the results were recorded on MMSC Sea turtle Stranding and Salvage Network Stranding Report # MMSC-09-139 (enclosed). MMSC personnel determined in the course of the necropsy that the animal was female and that drowning was the likely cause of death. MMSC personnel buried the turtle on the beach of Brigantine Island, New Jersey following the necropsy.

SEA TURTLE STRANDING AND SALVAGE NETWORK - STRANDING REPORT OBSERVER'S NAME / ADDRESS I PHONE: STRANDING DATE:

First Bill M.l. Last Deerr Year 20 09 Month 09 Day 2_5 Affiliation Marine Mammal Stranding Center Turtle number by day 01 Address PO Box 773. 3625 Brioantine Blvd.. Brioantine. NJ 08203 Field ID# MMSC-09.138 Coordinatormust be notified within 24 hrs; this was done by Ophone (609)266-0538 Area code/Phone number (609) 266-0538 El email --]fax SPECIES: (check one) STRANDING LOCATION: r]offshore (Atlantic or Gulf beach) [Inshore (bay, river, sound, inlet, etc)

El. CC = Loggerhead State New Jersey County Ocean

[F CM =Green Descriptive location (be specific) Forked River, Oyster Creek

[R DC = Leatherback El El = Hawksbill NPGS

[ LK = Kemp's Ridley Latitude 39.81417'N Longitude 74.20700=W LI LO = Olive Ridley El UN = Unidentified Check Unidentifiedif not positive. Do Not Guess. CONDITION: (check one) FINAL DISPOSITION: (check)

[E 0 =Alive E]l =Left on beach where found: painted? []Yes* E-No(5)

[] 1 =Fresh dead 02 = Buried: 0 on beach / El off beach; Carcass necropsied? MYesE]No 0 2 = Moderately decomposed carcass painted before buried? [] Yes* Z No Photos taken? ZYes E]No El 3 = Severely decomposed M3 = Salvaged: 171 all/! part(s), what/why?

Species verified by coordinator? LI 4 = Dried carcass muscle for genelics i Yes [] No El 5 = Skeleton, bones only E-4 =Pulled up on beach/dune: painted? ElYes* E]No 1716 = Alive, released

[]7 = Alive, taken to rehab. facility, where?

TAGS: Contact coordinatorbefore disposing of any tagged animal!! E]8 = Left floating, not recovered; painted? E]Yes* [No Checked for flipper tags? N Yes E] No E]9 = Disposition unknown, explain Check all 4 flippers. Iffound, record tag number(s) / tag location I return address *1fpainted, what color?

PIT tag scan? Z Yes 17 No Iffound, record number / tag localion CARAPACE MEASUREMENTS: (see drawing)

Coded wire tag scan? El Yes Z No Using calipers Circle unit Ifpositive response, record location (flipper) Straight length (NOTCH-TIP) 21.4 ]cm Elin Unable to check for Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) __Ecml-in Straight width (Widest Point) 22.2 Mcm l-in Checked for living tag? EYes [] No Using non-metal measuring tape Iffound, record location (scute number &side)\ Circle unit Curved length (NOTCH-TIP) 19.8 Zcm Min Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) __.r]cm []in Curved width (Widest Point) 22.4 .cm l-in Circle unit Weight ZJ actual!/E] est. 3.5 f-kg Zlb olc-W Mark wounds / abnormalities on diagrams at left and describe below (note tar or oil, gear or debris entanglement, propeller damage, epibiota, papillomas, emaciation, etc.). Please note if no wounds / abnormalities are found.

The turtle was impinged on a water intake grate. The G1 tract contained crab parts. There was no obviouis COlD. Necronsv was nerformned by MMASC Staff" Phrnso*n file nr MIMSC Rijried no the.

obvious COD. Necronsy was performed bv NINISC Sta Photos on file at iNINISC Buried on the beach.

OYSTER CREEK NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2009-9 At approximately 1440 hours0.0167 days <br />0.4 hours <br />0.00238 weeks <br />5.4792e-4 months <br /> on Friday, September 25, 2009, an Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station (OCNGS) operator noticed a sea turtle in Bay # 6 of the dilution water intake while removing debris from trash grates. The water temperature at the time of the incidental take was approximately 73 degrees F (22.8 C) and OCNGS was in operation at 100% power with four circulating water pumps and two dilution pumps in operation. Skies were clear.

The turtle was not active when retrieved from the intake bay but appeared to be alive.

Resuscitation was attempted but no results were achieved other than a small amount of water was drained from the turtle. OCNGS Environmental personnel who took custody of the turtle confirmed it to be a juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kernmi). Although it is impossible to say precisely how long the turtle had been on the trash bars prior to removal, the dilution water trash racks had been inspected about three hours earlier in the morning without the turtle being observed. The previous dilution trash rack cleaning occurred in the afternoon of the previous day without the turtle being observed.

The turtle measured 27 cm carapace length straight line and weighed 6.1 lb. No tags were present on the turtle when captured. USNRC and NMFS personnel were notified of the incidental take within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.

The turtle was handed over to personnel from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine, NJ at approximately 1530 hours0.0177 days <br />0.425 hours <br />0.00253 weeks <br />5.82165e-4 months <br /> on September 25, 2009. A necropsy was performed at the MMSC and the results were recorded on MMSC Sea turtle Stranding and Salvage Network Stranding Report # MMSC-09-139 (enclosed). MMSC personnel determined in the course of the necropsy that the animal was female and that drowning was the likely cause of death. MMSC personnel buried the turtle on the beach of Brigantine Island, New Jersey following the necropsy.

SEA TURTLE STRANDING AND SALVAGE NETWORK - STRANDING REPORT OBSERVER'S NAME / ADDRESS I PHONE: STRANDING DATE:

First Bill M.I. Last Deerr Year20 09 Month 09 Day 2 5 Affiliation Marine Mammal Strandinq Center Turtle number by day 02 Address PO Box 773, 3625 Brigantine Blvd., Briqantine, NJ 08203 Field ID# MMSC-09-139 Coordinatormust be notified within 24 hrs; this was done by Ephone (609)266-0538 Area code/Phone number (6091 266-0538 1--email []fax SPECIES: (check one) STRANDING LOCATION: L]Offshore (Atlantic or Gulf beach) [lnshore (bay, river. sound. inlet. etc)

[: CC = Loggerhead State New Jersey County Ocean LI CM = Green Descriptive location (be specific) Forked River, Oyster Creek 1- DC = Leatherback NPGS 13 El = Hawksbill

[ LK = Kemp's Ridley Latitude 39.81417'N Longitude 74.20700'W ElI LO = Olive Ridley F1 UN =Unidentified Check Unidentifiedif not positive. Do Not Guess. 'CONDITION: (check one) FINAL DISPOSITION: (check) 17- 0 = Alive Ell =Left on beach where found; painted? 13Yes* -INo(5)

(9 1 = Fresh dead Z2 = Buried: 0 on beach / 13 off beach:

Carcass necropsied? NYesi]No El 2 = Moderately decomposed carcass painted before buried? 1] Yes" 1] No Photos taken? [DYes L-No 13 3 =Severely decomposed N3 = Salvaged: 13 all / Z part(s), what/why?

Species verified by coordinator 9 17 4 = Dried carcass Muscle for genetics 21 Yes [1 No E3 5 = Skeleton, bones only E14 = Pulled up on beach/dune; painted? 1-Yes' 1]No

[]6 = Alive, released SEX:

137 = Alive, taken to rehab. facility, where?

TAGS: Contact coordinatorbefore 13 Undetermined disposingof any tagged animal!! -]8 = Left floating, not recovered: painted? 1]Yes 1]No

[ Female 13 Male Checked for flipper tags? N Yes 1] No E]9 = Disposition unknown, explain Does tail extend beyond carapace? Check all 4 flippers. Iffound, record tag F1 Yes: how far? 13cm/E1in number(s) / tag location I return address 'If painted, what color? __

0 No How was sex determined?

PIT tag scan? Z Yes 1] No

[ Necropsy Iffound, record number / tag location CARAPACE MEASUREMENTS: (see drawing) 13 Tail length (adult only)

Using calipers Circle unit Coded wire tag scan? E3 Yes ED No Straight length (NOTCH-TIP) L7 [Rcm Elin Ifpositive response, record location (flipper)

Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) __ _l-cm1-lin Unable to check for Straight width (Widest Point) 24.5L cm Din Checked for living tag? NYes E3 No Using non-metal measuring tape Circle unit Iffound, record location (scute number &side)\ Curved length (NOTCH-TIP) 28.8 13cm 13in Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) __1cm 13in Curved width (Widest Point) 28 1]cm 1]in Circle unit Weight Z actual / 13 est 6.1 3-kg Zlb Mark wounds / abnormalities on diagrams at left and describe below (note tar or oil, gear or debris entanglement, propeller damage, epibiota, papillomas, emaciation, etc.). Please note if no wounds / abnormalities are found.

The turtle was impinged on a water intake grate. It was reported alive to NMMSC, but when MMSC arrived on scene the turtle had died. It was necropsied by MNISC staff There was a small amount of fluid in the lungs. and they felt compressed. The diaestive tract was full of crab hard parts. The bladder had a small amnount of urine. Drowninq is likely COD.

SEA TURTLE STRANDING AND SALVAGE NETWORK - STRANDING REPORT OBSERVER'S NAME I ADDRESS I PHONE: STRANDING DATE:

First Brandi M.l. Last Biehl Year20 09 Month 08 Day 0 5 Affiliation Marine Mammal Stranding Center Turtle number by day 01 Address P0 Box 773, 3625 Brigantine. Blvd., Brigantine, NJ 08203 Field ID# MMSC-09-114 Coordinatormust be notified within 24 hrs; this was done by Ophone (609)266-0538 Area code/Phone number _ (609) 266-0538 fliemail L-fax SPECIES: (check one) STRANDING LOCATION: LiOffshore (Atlantic or Gulf beach) Zlnshore (bay. river. sound. inlet. etc)

Li CC = Loggerhead State New Jersey County Ocean Li CM = Green Descriptive location (be specific) Oyster Creek Power Plant, Forked Li DC = Leatherback River Li El = Hawksbill Z LK = Kemp's Ridley Latitude 39.81417'N Longitude 7420700VW Li LO = Olive Ridley Li UN = Unidentified Check Unidentified if not positive. Do Not Guess. CONDITION: (check one) FINAL DISPOSITION: (check)

[ 0 = Alive i--1 = Left on beach where found; painted? [iYes' LiNo(5)

Li I = Fresh dead Li1-? Buried: Li on beach / Li off beach.

Carcass necropsied? -]Yes-]No Li 2 = Moderately decomposed carcass painted before buried? Li Yes* EL No Photos taken? OYes []No Li 3 = Severely decomposed [-D3 = Salvaged: Li all ID L part(s), what/why?

Species verified by coordinator? Li 4 = Dried carcass Z Yes L] No El 5 - Skeleton, bones only D4 Pulled up on beach/dune; painted? L]Yes* LiNo M6 = Alive, released 1"]7 = Alive, taken to rehab. facility, where?

SEX: TAGS: Contact coordinatorbefore 0 Undetermined disposing of any tagged animal!! 0-8 = Left floating, not recovered; painted? (]Yes* LiNo Li Female [] Male Checked for flipper tags? 21 Yes EL No -9 = Disposition unknown, explain Does tail extend beyond carapace? Check all 4 flippers. If found, record tag Li Yes; how far? cm / in number(s) I tag location I return address *ifpainted,what color?

DiNo How was sex determined? PIT tag scan? Z Yes ni No Li Oecropsy Iffound, record number / tag location Li Tail length (adult only) CARAPACE MEASUREMENTS: (see drawing)

Coded wire lag scan? EL Yes 0 No Using calipers Circle unit Nuchal Ifpositive response, record location (flipper)

Straight length (NOTCH-TIP) L3 Ncm Liin INOTCI Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH)

Unable to check for ____LicmL]in Straight width (Widest Point) 21.1 9cm Lin C;A, 1 Checked for living tag? gYes Li No Using non-metal measuring tape Circle unit Iffound, record location (scute number &side)\

Curved length (NOTCH-TIP) 24.2 0cm Liin Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) Lcm Liin O__

Curved width (Widest Point) 22.8 0cm Liin Circle unit Weight Z actual I EL est. 3.9 -kg 21b I7 Mark wounds / abnormalities on diagrams at left and describe below (note tar or oil, gear or debris entanglement, propeller damage, epibiota, papillomas, emaciation, etc.). Please note if no wounds I abnormalities are found.

vster Creek Power Plant after being impinged on water arate.

It was letharmic during transport. The carapace was indented and appeared to be a birth defect or' old injur'. There were a few small abrasions on plastron. Animal was held for observation until 8.'i 1i09. It was eating and diving regularlv. The turtle was released in Brigantine. NJ wvei2hin2 4.1 lbs. LFF was metal tagged #SSL124 and RFF was pit tagged 9 4360797175.

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