Sea Turtle Rescue Carriers
Photo courtesy of the Oregonian
Our carriers are designed to aid in the transport of stranded sea turtles.
The round carrier is available in 5 sizes: 60 cm, 65 cm, 70 cm, 85 cm and 100 cm.
We are happy to work with your organization to create a carrier that fits your specific needs.
We make our carriers with 2” nylon webbing which is crisscrossed along the bottom, making them extremely strong. The round carrier features a flap that extends from the tail end of the main body area that is used to secure the animal lengthwise across the top of the carapace as well as 2” nylon straps on the left and right sides for additional security. The handles are covered with a reinforced tubing which provides increased comfort while carrying a turtle. There is a layer of 1/4" closed cell foam sandwiched between 2 layers of a vinyl encapsulated polyester material for padding. They are sewn using a PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) thread that has a tremendous longevity.
Overlapping restraint flaps (approximately 10" of expansion with a Velcro closure) are available as an add on as well as a removable microfiber collar. We also offer them with removable fiberglass battens in the bottom to provide additional support when needed to maintain a flatter carrying surface.
Also available is a cross-shaped closure design that is approximately 85 cm x 90 cm (main body) with 30 cm x 94 cm flaps.
85 cm Round Carrier w/ Removable Microfiber Collar and Closure Flaps
Photo courtesy of the Oregon Coast Aquarium
Photo courtesy of the Gulf Center for Turtle Research
85 cm Round Carrier w/o Collar
Photo courtesy of the Sea Turtle Preservation Society
Photo courtesy of the Gulf Center for Turtle Research
Cross Closure Carrier
Photo courtesy of the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response
Photo courtesy of the Gulf Center for Turtle Research