Grant: 23-001C
Project Title: Endoscopy Equipment for Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Project Manager: Shelly Marquardt
Organization: Clearwater Marine Aquarium (Non-Profit Organization)
Grant Amount: $35,000.00
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Summary: Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) will purchase endoscopy equipment for the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Program. Endoscopes are an essential diagnostic tool in the rehabilitation of sea turtles. A small and large flexible endoscope will accommodate turtles of varying sizes, while the rigid scope will provide improved views during laparoscopic surgeries. Associated video processors will provide light sources, quality imaging, and data storage. These endoscopes will be used for bronchoscopies, colonoscopies, foreign body removals, fishing hook removal surgeries, exploratory surgeries, assessing internal fibropapilloma tumors, and biopsies. This equipment will improve efficiency and accuracy in the diagnosis and treatment of rehabilitating sea turtles at CMA.
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