The center’s problems go beyond the tanks that are supposed to hold the green and loggerhead sea turtles that nest on Florida's beaches.
The big turtle tanks at the center on U.S. 1 in Juno Beach have been empty since early April because Loggerhead is facing issues with its water quality that have disqualified it from hosting and rehabilitating sea turtles – its signature activity since it opened in 1983.
“I understand there’s been a lot of change around here, and we understand there has been a lot of concern,” Van Houtan said. “We’re going to come out of this stronger.” Since sea turtles naturally live in the ocean, too little salt in the water can cause them to retain more water and exacerbate health conditions such as anemia. Changing levels threaten the animals’ stability as they are rehabilitated, according to FWC and Loggerhead staff members.
Loggerhead staff members told The Post that fresh water included rain water and runoff from the street above – as salinity dropped more drastically after large rain storms. But his communication style may have contributed to resignations by outgoing Loggerhead staff members and is the basis of at least one lawsuit.
Staff members who spoke with The Post say they were “cut out” by Van Houtan for bringing their concerns about management to human resources. Others said he prevented them from getting raises, awards for their work and grants for new projects.
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