![]() ![]() The King, also known as Alfonso the Wise, was gallivanting around his kingdom many moons ago, when he decided to visit an inn and duly ordered a beer. There are many cited origins for the tradition of eating tapas, and how they got their name, with the most romantic featuring King Alfonso X in a starring role. The word ‘tapa’ in Spanish means ‘lid’, and the ‘s’ simply denominates its plural form. …what could be better than mixing and matching all the glorious taste sensations of the diverse regions of Spain for supper? In fact the influence of this tradition can be seen in restaurants all around the world, as small plates and tasting dishes have become global food trend.Īs a style of eating it certainly has its advantages… after all, what could be better than mixing and matching all the glorious taste sensations of the diverse regions of Spain for supper? The waves gently rolled against the shore lined with onlookers as the four Kemp's ridley sea turtles swam away, back where they belong.There’s nothing more synonymous with Spanish cuisine than tapas, the tradition of eating small dishes as an appetiser, snack or in combination to form a main meal of the day. "We are happy to provide the opportunity for MSU CVM veterinary specialists, residents, interns, and students to work alongside our aquatic veterinarians to help this important species recover." "The MSU Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security is pleased to be able to contribute to the success of the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle population in the United States," said Stephen Reichley, GCAHFS associate director and MSU assistant professor. "It made the entire process come together for the students that were able to see how sick the sea turtles originally were and then release them back into their environment in full health," said Beth Peterman, MSU assistant clinical professor and project manager for GCAHFS. Two of these students were present in December for the turtles’ arrival. Nine MSU students, from the veterinary medicine and veterinary medical technology programs, participated in the event. These efforts help reinforce the fact that the Mississippi Gulf Coast is a wonderful place to live and to visit." "We had people of all ages cheering on the efforts of IMMS and Mississippi State University to return sea turtles-that had to be rehabilitated beforehand-to their natural habitat. "The response was overwhelmingly positive, and this was evidenced by a large number of people witnessing the release of the sea turtles in Pass Christian," Rafferty said. The mayor of Pass Christian, Jimmy Rafferty, was excited that he and his community were able to be a part of the occasion. Richards take one of the four Kemp's ridley sea turtles to the ocean to be released. "Our goal is to return the sea turtles back to their natural habitat to be able to reproduce and contribute to the successful increase of the population," said Debra Moore, MSU assistant clinical professor.Īfter months of recovery and careful evaluation, these four sea turtles were released back into the wild with great fanfare in Pass Christian as the public, MSU faculty, staff, and students, along with IMMS personnel, waved goodbye and wished them good luck on their journey.Ĭ. The sea turtles were rescued and successfully transported to Mississippi for rehabilitation on December 13, where MSU veterinarians treated the turtles and brought them back to good health. They were among over a thousand Kemp's ridley sea turtles found cold-stunned in the New England area during that time. These four Kemp's ridley sea turtles, along with 26 others, were found cold-stunned in Massachusetts in December 2022. On May 10, 2023, the program, which is managed by MSU’s Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security (GCAHFS) and includes participation by MSU's College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS), released four Kemp's ridley sea turtles into the Mississippi Sound in Pass Christian, Mississippi. (Photos provided by Beth Peterman)ĭid you know that Kemp's ridley sea turtles are the most critically endangered sea turtle? Mississippi State University’s Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation, Recovery, and Monitoring Program works endlessly in an effort to preserve this species of sea turtle, along with others, through rescue, rehabilitation, and release. The mayor of Pass Christian, Jimmy Rafferty, joined MSU faculty, staff, and students for the sea turtle release. ![]()
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