ML062350158

2006/08/14-Oyster Creek - Sea Turtle Incidental Take Reports 2006-2, 2006-3, 2006-4 & 2006-5

ML062350158
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Site:	Oyster Creek
Issue date:	08/14/2006
From:	Randich J AmerGen Energy Co
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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www.exeloncorp.com AmerGen S AmerGen Energy Company An Exelon Company Oyster Creek US Route 9 South, P.O. Box 388 Forked River, NJ 08731-0388 August 14, 2006 2130-06-20382 2120-062-2980 US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk - NRC Washington, DC 20555

Subject:

Oyster Creek Generating Station Docket 50-219 Sea Turtle Incidental Take Reports 2006-2, 2006-3, 2006-4 & 2006-5 This report provides detailed information regarding the recent incidental takes of three juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtles and one adult loggerhead sea turtle at the Oyster Creek Generating Station. The turtles were taken 17 July, 19 July, 25 July, and 1 August 2006 from the intake water structure trash bars. As indicated on the attached incident reports, the turtles taken alive on 17 July, 19 July, and 1 August were turned over to the custody of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine, NJ for examination, feeding and subsequent release. These turtles were all released to the Atlantic Ocean by MMSC personriel.

The turtle taken 25 July was not alive when taken and was transferred to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center for subsequent necropsy. Final necropsy results indicated that the turtle was moderately decomposed and parts of its carapace were crushed. Time and cause of death were indeterminate.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Malcolm Browne at (609) 971-4124.

Very truly yours, Randich

'Plant Manager JRR/MEB Enclosures 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 ""!

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Page 2 of 2 cc: 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 Edward G. Miller Senior Project Manager US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop 8-B1 Washington, DC 20555 Marc Ferdas NRC Senior Resident Inspector Oyster Creek Generating Station PO Box 388 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. 06024

OYSTER CREEK GENERATING STATION Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2006-2 At approximately 0935 hours0.0108 days <br />0.26 hours <br />0.00155 weeks <br />3.557675e-4 months <br /> on Monday July 17, 2006, an Oyster Creek Generating Station (OCGS) operator performing a routine cleaning of the trash racks noticed a sea turtle under the water within Bay # 5 of the dilution water intake structure. The turtle appeared to be healthy and moving about normally but slowly. OCGS Environmental personnel who took custody of the turtle confirmed it to be a juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempi). The water temperature at the time of the incidental take was approximately 80.1 F (26.7 C) and OCGS was in operation at 100% power with four circulating water pumps and two dilution pumps in operation. 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 and cleaned earlier the same morning. The turtle was not observed during that trash rack inspection and cleaning.

The turtle measured only 9.9 in (25.2 cm) carapace length straight line and weighed 5.7 lb (2.6 kg). Minor abrasions and bruising were observed on the underside of the neck and flippers. 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 taken to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine, NJ at approximately 1230 hours0.0142 days <br />0.342 hours <br />0.00203 weeks <br />4.68015e-4 months <br /> on July 17, 2006. At the MMSC, the turtle was examined, measured, fed and held for observation prior to release. After confirming that the turtle was healthy and feeding normally, MMSC personnel tagged and released the turtle at the north end of Brigantine, NJ on July 19, 2006.

SEA TURTLE STRANDING AND SALVAGE NETWORK - STRANDING REPORT

)BSERVER'S NAME I ADDRESS I PHONE: STRANDING DATE:

irst Brandi M.I. N Last Biehl Year 20 06 Month 07 Day 17

• ffliation Marine Mammal Stranding Center Turtle number by day 01_

vddress PO Box 773, 3625 Brigantine Blvd., Brigantine, NJ 08203 Field ID# MMSC-06-081 Coordinatormust be notified within 24 hrs, this was done by Nphone (609)26&0538 vrea code/Phone number (609) 266-0538 clemail Elfax SPECIES: (check one) STRANDING LOCATION: rZIoffshore (Atlantic or Gulf beach) Einshore (bay, river, sound, inlet, etc)

I CC= Loggerhead State New Jersey County Ocean County

-I CM =Green Descriptive location (be specific) Forked River, Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant,

-I DC Leatherback Impinged on grate "1 El = Hawksbill ILK Kemp's Ridley LO Olive Ridley Latitude 39.81417'N Longitude 74.20700"W

] UN = Unidentified

.,heck Unidentifiedff not 7ositive. Do Not Guess. CONDITION: (check one) FINAL DISPOSITION: (check) 0l o = Alive [:1 = Left on beach where found; painted? []Yes* -"No(5) 1 = Fresh dead -12 = Buried: [3 on beach / [3 off beach; "arcass necropsied? [-)YesflNo l 2 = Moderately decomposed carcass painted before buried? E] Yes* E] No

• hotos taken? 3r'es I7-No [1 3 = Severely decomposed -13 = Salvaged: C) all / E] part(s), what/why?

Secies verified by coordinator? [] 4 = Dried carcass Yes n-No Ii] 5 = Skeleton, bones only o[14 = Pulled up on beach/dune; painted? [-Yes* -No N = Alive, released SEX: TAGS: Contact coordinatorbefore N7 = Alive, taken to rehab. facility, where? MMSC.

SUndetermined

• disposing of any taggedanimall! released 7/19/06 Female [] Male Checked for flipper tags? fl Yes [] No [8 =Left floating, not recovered; painted? [3Yes* []No

)oes tail extend beyond carapace? Check all 4 flippers. Iffound, record tag [19 = Disposition unknown, explain IYes; how far? cmI in number(s) I tag location ( return address NNo *lfpainted,what color?

-low was sex determined?

I Necropsy

"- Tail length (adult only) CARAPACE MEASUREMENTS: (see drawing)

PIT tag scan? E Yes 0] No Using calipers Circle unit Iffound, record number / tag location Straight length (NOTCH-TIP) 25.2 R / in Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) cm / in Coded wire tag scan? [-] Yes W No Straight width (Widest Point) 24 H /in Ifpositive response, record location (flipper) Using non-metal measuring tape Circle unit Curved length (NOTCH-TIP) cm /in Checked for living tag? EYes 12 No Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) cm / in Iffound, record location (scute number &side) Curved width (Widest Point) __cm/in Circle unit Weight E actual / [I est. 5.8 kg if Mark wounds I 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.

_Minor abrasions on carapace ,plastron, and head. Severe bruisinq on neck and base of all four flippers. Had been trapped on power plant grate. Turtle was lethargic during transport, but it became alert and responsive at MMSC.

Taken to MMSC for rehab. Observed for several days. Tagged RFF with metal tao #SSLl 15: released 0711912006 at the north end Briaantine.

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OYSTER CREEK GENERATING STATION Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2006-3 At approximately 2130 hours0.0247 days <br />0.592 hours <br />0.00352 weeks <br />8.10465e-4 months <br /> on Wednesday July 19, 2006, an Oyster Creek Generating Station (OCGS) operator performing a routine cleaning of the trash racks noticed a sea turtle among the vegetation and debris removed from Bay # 1 of the circulating water intake structure. The turtle appeared to be healthy, alert and moving about normally. OCGS Environmental personnel confirmed it to be a juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kemi. . The water temperature at the time of the incidental take was approximately 82.5 F (28.1 C) and OCGS was in operation at 100% power with four circulating water pumps and two dilution pumps in operation. Although it is impossible to say precisely how long the turtle had been on the trash bars prior to removal, the circulating water trash racks had been inspected at 2110 hours0.0244 days <br />0.586 hours <br />0.00349 weeks <br />8.02855e-4 months <br /> the same evening. The turtle was not observed during that trash rack inspection and cleaning.

The turtle measured only 10.5 in (26.7 cm) carapace length straight line and weighed 7.1 lb (3.2 kg). The turtle had no obvious wounds but had a minor amount of bruising or scrapes along its plastron (the underside of its carapace). 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 taken to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine, NJ later the night of the incidental take. At the MMSC, the turtle was examined, measured, fed and held for subsequent release. After confirming that the turtle was healthy and feeding normally, MMSC personnel tagged and released the turtle at the north end of Brigantine, NJ on July 23, 2006.

JUL-31-20OG 16:06 MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING 609 266 6300 P.02/02 SEA TURTLE STRANDING AND SALVAGE NETWORK - STRANDING REPORT OBSERVER'S NAME I ADDRESS ) PHONE: STRANDING DATE:

First Brandi M.I. N Last Biehl Year 20 06 Month 07 Day lg19 Affiliation Marine Mammal Stranding Center Turtle number by day 01 Address PO Box 773, 3625 Brigantine Blvd., Briqantine, NJ 08203 Field ID# MMSC-06-082 Coordinatormust be notifiedwithin 24 hrs,; this was done by Ephone (609)266-0538 Area code/Phone number (609) 266-0538 Ejemail Dlfax SPECIES: (check one) STRANDING LOCATION: 00ffshore (Atlantic or Gulf beach) finshore (bay, river, sound, inlet, etc) 17 CC =Loggerhead State New Jersey County Ocean County L] CM =Green Descriptive location (be specific) Forked River, Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, nl DC =Leatherback Imnoinaed on orate LI El = Hawksbill U LK =Kemp's Ridley 0i LO = Olive Ridley Latitude 39.81417"N Longitude 74.20700VW El UN = Unidentified Check Unidentifiedifnot positive. Do Not Guess. CONDITION: (check one) FINAL DISPOSITION: (check) 0 = Alive 01 = Left on beach where found; painted? '-Yes* E-No(5) 1 = Fresh dead 02 = Buried: [E on beach I 0 off beach; Carcass necropsied? QYesoNo 2 = Moderately decomposed carcass painted before buried? El Yes* El No Photos taken? nY'es []No S3 = Severely decomposed 03 = Salvaged: E] all/ 0 part(s), what/why?

_ecies verified by coordinator? 44= Dried carcass E Yes [INo E] 5 = Skeleton, bones only z4Pulled up on beach/dune; painted? -]Yes' LNo 0 = Alive, released SEX: TAGS: Contact coordinatorbefore 07= Alive, taken to rehab. facility, where? __MMSC_...

• Undetermined disposing of any tagged animal!!

Li Female Li Male Checked for flipper tags? N Yes El No 08 = Left floating, not recovered; painted? []Yes* []No Does tail extend beyond cr.apace? Check all 4 flippers. Iffound, record tag 09 = Disposition unknown, explain EYes: how far? I M;.in number(s) I tag location I return address LiNo *Ifpainted,what color?

How was sex determined?

[: Necropsy CARAPACE MEASUREMENTS: (see drawing)

E] Tail length (adult only)

PIT tag' *an? E Yes El No Using calipers Circle unit Iffound, record number I tag location Straight length (NOTCH-TIP) 26.7 B I in Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) cm / in Coded wire tag scan? [Ye* No Straight width (Widest Point) 24.8 I in Ifpositive response, record location (flipper) Using non-metal measuring tape Circle unit Curved length (NOTCH-TIP) cm / in Checked for living tag? EYes Li No Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) cm fin Iffound, record location (scute number &side) Curved width (Widest Point) cm /in Circle unit Weight iactual/i"est. 7.1 kgi9 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.

Turtle was taken to MMSC for observation after being impin-ged on grate. It was alert and responsive during transport and at the center. There was a small amount of alaae on carapace. and minor bruisina to the Dlastron.

observed for several days; eating well on own and diving with out difficulty; tagged LFF with metal tag #SSLI 16; released 07/23/2006 at the North end of Brioantine.I NJ Lat: 39.44361 'N Lona: 74.33333"W TOTAL P.02

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OYSTER CREEK GENERATING STATION Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2006-4 At approximately 0425 hours0.00492 days <br />0.118 hours <br />7.027116e-4 weeks <br />1.617125e-4 months <br /> on Tuesday July 25, 2006 an Oyster Creek Generating Station (OCGS) operator performing a routine cleaning of the trash racks noticed a sea turtle among the vegetation and debris removed from Bay # 4 of the dilution water intake structure. The turtle appeared to be dead and moderately decomposed. OCGS Environmental personnel who took custody of the turtle confirmed it to be a juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempi).

The water temperature at the time of the incidental take was approximately 82.2 F (27.9 C) and OCGS was in operation at 100% power with four circulating water pumps and two dilution pumps in operation. Although it is impossible to say precisely how long the turtle had been on the trash bars prior to removal, the turtle was not observed during the previous trash rack cleaning, which occurred at 0300 hours0.00347 days <br />0.0833 hours <br />4.960317e-4 weeks <br />1.1415e-4 months <br /> the same morning. Furthermore, the dilution water trash racks had been inspected at 0150 hours0.00174 days <br />0.0417 hours <br />2.480159e-4 weeks <br />5.7075e-5 months <br /> the same morning and the turtle was not observed during that inspection. No tags or scarring from previous tags were present on the turtle when taken.

USNRC and NMFS personnel were notified of the 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 transferred to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine, NJ the same morning as the incidental take. At the MMSC, the turtle was examined and measured.

The turtle measured 11.2 in (28.5 cm) carapace length straight line and weighed 7.2 lb (3.3 kg).

The upper left portion of the carapace of the turtle had several scutes, which were broken along a jagged break line on the left side of the turtle. Some of its scutes were peeling away from the internal body tissues. Additionally, there weie some other broken scutes on the plastron (lower side of the carapace) and an area of bruising on the lower left portion of the turtle. The pattern of wounds observed on this turtle were not similar to those observed on any turtle previously taken at OCGS. The crushing wounds to the carapace and plastron of this turtle may have resulted from being struck by an object moving quickly and with great force, such as a boat. According to the necropsy performed by MMSC, the wounds observed may have occurred after the turtle was already dead (post-mortem). After completion of the necropsy, MMSC personnel buried the carcass of the turtle on the beach near the north end of Brigantine, NJ.

JUL-31-2006 11:12 MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING 609 266 6300 P.02/02 SEA TURTLE STRANDING AND SALVAGE NETWORK - STRANDING REPORT OBSERVER'S NAME I ADDRESS I PHONE: STRANDING DATE:

First Brandi M.I. N Last -Biehl Year 20 06 Month 07 Day 25 Affiliation Marine Mammal Stranding Center Turtle number by day 01 Address PO Box 773, 3625 Brigantine Blvd., Brigantine, NJ 08203 Field ID# MMSC.06-088 Coordinatormust be notified within 24 hts; this Area code/Phone number _(609) 266-0538 was done by Nphone (609)266-0538 0 email E]fax SPECIES: (check one) STRANDING LOCATION: E]Offshore (Atlantic or Gulf beach) linshore (bay, river, sound, inlet, etc)

El CC = Loggerhead State New Jersey County Ocean County El CM = Green Descriptive location (be specific) Forked River, Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, ODC = Leatherback Impinged on grate El El = Hawksbill

• LK = Kemp's Ridley L O=Olive Ridley Latitude 39.81417'N Longitude 74.20700W El UN =Unidentified Check Unidentifiedifnot positive. Do Not Guess. CONDITION: (check one) FINAL DISPOSITION: (check)

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

El I = Fresh dead E2 =Buried: N on beach / [: off beach; Carcass necropsied? EYesE]No 0 2= Moderately decomposed carcass painted before buried? [E Yes* E] No Photos taken? EYes []No [1 3= Severely decomposed [53 =Salvaged:. E] all / El part(s), what/why?

Scies verified by coordinator'? El 4=Dried carcass 0 Yes E]lNo El 5 =Skeleton, bones only 514 = Pulled up on beach/dune; painted? []Yes* 0No SEX: El =Alive, released TAGS: Contact coordinator before EI = Alive, taken to rehab. facility, where?

• Undetermined disposingof any tagged animal!!

EJ Female 0l Male Checked for flipper tags? E Yes El No [58 =Left floating, not recovered; painted? E]Yes* E'No Does tail extend beyond carapace? Check all 4 flippers. Iffound, record tag --9 =Disposition unknown, explain 1] Yes; how far? _ cm / in number(s) I tag location I return address nNo *Ifpainted,what color?

How was sex determined?

E] Necropsy El Tail length (adult only) CARAPACE MEASUREMENTS: (see drawing)

PIT tag scan? N Yes El No Using calipers Circle unit Iffound, record number/ tag location Straight length (NOTCH-TIP) 28._5 /in Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) cm / in Coded wire tag scan? [] Yes 1 No Straight width (Widest Point) 26 E I in Ifpositive response, record location (flipper) Using non-metal measuring tape Circle unit Unable to check for Curved length (NOTCH-TIP) _cm fin Checked for living tag? EYes El No Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) _ cm / in Iffound, record location (scute number &side) Curved width (Widest Point) cm / in Circle unit Weight N actual /[- est. 7.2 kg jj 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 Iabnormalities are found.

Turtle was found dead impinged on grate. It was moderately decomposed.

Carapace and plastron show evidence of being crushed. (Possibly post mortem). Carapace has scutes peeling off of the left side. Stomach and intestines were full. Contents included crab claws and crab parts. OrEans were discolored and becomine liauidv due to normal decomnosition. Buried at the north end of Brigantine on the beach.

TOTAL P.02

!OC 2006-4 OYSTER CREEK GENERATING STATION Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2006-5 At approximately 0507 hours0.00587 days <br />0.141 hours <br />8.382936e-4 weeks <br />1.929135e-4 months <br /> on Tuesday August 1, 2006, an Oyster Creek Generating Station (OCGS) operator performing a routine cleaning of the trash racks noticed a sea turtle under the water within Bay # 1 of the circulating water intake structure. The turtle appeared to be alert, healthy and moving about normally. In accordance with OCGS procedures, operators retrieved the sea turtle as gently as possible using a custom-designed dip net and lift net. OCGS Environmental personnel who took custody of the turtle confirmed it to be an adult loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta). The water temperature at the time of the incidental take was approximately 85.0 F (29.4 C) and OCGS was in operation at 100% power with four circulating water pumps and two dilution pumps in operation. 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 and cleaned earlier the same morning. The turtle was not observed during that trash rack inspection and cleaning.

The turtle measured only 29.1 in (74.0 cm) carapace length straight line and weighed 111 lb (50.4 kg). There was no sign of wounds or bruising on the turtle. There were numerous barnacles encrusting its carapace. 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 taken to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine, NJ later the same morning that the incidental take occurred. At the MMSC, the turtle was examined, measured, fed and held for observation prior to release. After confirming that the turtle was feeding well on its own and diving normally, MMSC personnel tagged and released the turtle into the Atlantic Ocean at Brigantine, NJ on August 2, 2006.

AUG-08-2006 18:37 MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING 609 26G 6300 P.02/02 SEA TURTLE STRANDING AND SALVAGE NETWORK - S1RANDING RE )RT I1 OBSERVER'S NAME / ADDRESS / PHONE: STRANDINC DATE:

First Jay M.l. Last Pagel Year 20 Of Month 08 Da) 01 Affiliation Marine Mammal Stranding Center Turtle numb( rbyday 01 Address PO Box 773, 3625 Brigantine Blvd., Brigantine, NJ 08203 Field ID#_I IMSC-06-093 Coordinatorntust be notified within 24 1; this Area code/Phone number (609) 266-0538 was done by IUphono (609)2660538 E-]email Flfax SPECIES: (check one) STRANDING LOCATION: []Offshore (Atlantic or Gulf beach) Inshore (bay, river, sounc et, etc)

CC =Loggerhead State New Jersey County _Ocean uity CM =Green Descriptive location (be specific) Forked River, Oyster Cree Nuclear Power Plant.

E3 DC Leatherback Impinged on grate

-ElEi Hawksbill El LK Kemp's Ridley El LO = Olive Ridley Latitude 39.81417"N Longitude 74.20700'W O] UN =Unidentified Check UnidentifiedIf not positive. Do Not Guess. CONDITION: (check one) FINAL DISPOSITI N: (check) 0 =Alive El = Left on beach w ere found; painted? O]Ye "]No(5)

I = Fresh dead E-2 = Buried: 0] on beach /r off beach:

Carcass necropsied? E-YesENo El 2=Moderately decomposed carcass painted efore buried? El Yes* l Photos taken? EYes -]No El 3 =Severely decomposed [-J3 = Salvaged: E3 al I [I part(s), what/why?.

Species verified by coordinator? [D 4 =Dried carcass E Yes [3 No E] 5 =Skeleton, bones only 04 = Pulled up on bez ch/dune; painted? E]Yes' INo

• 7Alive, released SEX: TAGS: Contact coordinator before = AJive, taken to re ab. facility, where? MI ElUndetermined disposing of any taggedanimalll E Female El Male Checked for flipper tags? N Yes [3 No 0-18 = Left floating, not -ecovered; painted? []Ye ]No Does tail extend beyond carapace? Check all 4 flippers. Iffound, record tag [39 = Disposition unkn )wn, explain ElYes; how far? __- cm / in number(s) / tag location / return address E No 'ifpainted,what color?

How was sex determined?

El Necropsy

• Tail length (adult only) CARAPACE MEAS UREMENTS: (see dr Ing)

PIT tag scan? -UYesFD No Using calipers C. e unit Iffound, record number/tag location Straight length (NOT( ;H-TIP) 74 f 'in Minimum length (NO1 'CH-NOTCH)____ m/in Straight width (Wides Point) 65 est. ý/in Coded wire tag scan? El Yes 0 No Ifpositive response, record location (flipper) Using non.metal n ieasuring tape C. i unit Curved length (NOTC H-TIP) n/in Checked for living tag? EYes 0] No Minimum length (NO" CH-NOTCH) m in Iffound, record location (scute number &side) Curved width (Widest Point) m in Ci Iunit Weight

• actual / ]est. 111 below (note tar or oil.

Mark wounds / abnormalities on diagrams at left and describe below (note tar or oil, or debris entanglement, propeller damage, epibiota, papillomE s, emaciation, etc.). I" ise note if no wounds I abnormalities are found.

Turtle was taken to MMSC for observation after bei ia imDinaed on arE -It was alert and responsive during transport and at the ,enter. Slight curv )n of the spine. There were a small amount of baracle, gooseneck barn; 5Z_._d and leaches on carapace. He was observed for a da ', eating well on o%

divinq with out difficulty; pit tagged LFF with bar codf: 4361077D68 an(

metal ta[gged RFF #SSLl17; released 08/02/2006 at 338th Street and b :h Brigantine, NJ Lat: 39.38917 'N Long: 74.38667"w 4361077D1 IT TAbL P.0II2IflINIIII I

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