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Loggerhead sea turtle named Wombat returns home after 3-month rehab at Marine Science Center

Published: June 18, 2026 at 7:59 PM

A sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle named Wombat is back in the wild after spending three months recovering at the Marine Science Center in Volusia County.

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