Get Sea Turtle Stranding Form

This guide provides you with step-by-step instructions on how to complete the Sea Turtle Stranding Form online. By following these steps, you will ensure that you provide all necessary information accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to complete the Sea Turtle Stranding Form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the Sea Turtle Stranding Form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Begin filling out the observer's information. Enter your first name, middle initial, and last name, followed by your affiliation and complete address including area code and phone number.
3. Indicate the species of the sea turtle you observed by checking the appropriate box. If you are unsure, select 'Unidentified.' Confirm whether a necropsy was performed and if photographs were taken.
4. Specify the sex of the turtle as either undetermined, female, or male. If applicable, indicate whether the tail extends beyond the carapace and detail the measurement.
5. Fill in the stranding date by entering the year, month, and day. Ensure to assign a turtle number for the day.
6. Describe the stranding location, indicating whether it was offshore or inshore. Provide the state, county, and a detailed location description. Include the latitude and longitude.
7. Select the condition of the carcass by checking the appropriate box, ranging from alive to bones only. Refer to the provided scale.
8. If applicable, check if the turtle has flipper tags and record the details. Similarly, check for and document any other types of tags such as PIT and coded wire tags.
9. Indicate the final disposition of the turtle by checking the relevant option and providing any additional details as necessary.
10. For carapace measurements, use the specified methods and record the straight and curved lengths and widths, as well as the weight. Use the diagrams provided to mark any wounds or abnormalities.
11. Once you have filled in all the fields, review your entries for accuracy. Save your changes, and then download, print, or share the form as needed.

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