Grant: 25-012C
Project Title: Gulf Specimen Marine Lab OnSite Radiography
Project Manager: Hunter Eichler
Organization: Gulf Specimen Marine Lab (Non-Profit Organization)
Grant Amount: $34,000.00
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Summary: The primary goal of this grant is to acquire a portable MinXray unit that will significantly enhance the Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory's, or GSML, sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation efforts. Since 1964, GSML has been committed to the conservation of sea turtles along the Florida Panhandle, focusing on the care of species such as Kemp's ridleys, Loggerheads, and Green sea turtles. Currently, our sea turtles must be transported 30 minutes away to a veterinary office for radiographs, which can cause unnecessary stress and delays in treatment. The acquisition of a portable X-ray unit will allow us to perform diagnostic imaging on-site, reducing both the stress of transport and the overall rehabilitation time. This new equipment will ensure timely diagnosis and treatment, ultimately improving patient outcomes for the critically endangered turtles in our care. The unit will also be branded with the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab's name and recognition for the grant's contribution to the equipment.
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