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Sea turtle conservation requires a unique collaboration between biologists, regulatory authorities, medical professionals, and the public. Within this framework, the Sea Turtle Rescue Alliance (STRA) can contribute uniquely to sea turtle conservation through sharing and teaching of medical therapy, rehabilitation techniques and treatment during captive care until eventual release, which is the clinical goal of each STRA-affiliated veterinarian. STRA-affiliated centres will have access to a qualified, licensed veterinarian(s). The purpose of the alliance is to promote the professional collaboration and sharing of clinical knowledge, techniques and data in order to refine and improve sea turtle health at "rescue and release" facilities worldwide. The alliance instils an ethical obligation to the welfare of treated turtles, so that the ultimate aim for the medical treatment results in their release. The network will be centered around an open source cloud based library of information relating to all aspects of running a sea turtle rescue centre, including evidence based best practice husbandry and medical procedures. The alliance will also provide access to an ad-hoc cloud based patient care and practice management software where rescue centres can log and store data in real time, using a streamlined and standardised platform for data collection and clinical case sharing. Furthermore, the software is equipped with a telemedicine function to allow for remote clinical support and consultation, where protocols and cases can be discussed with real time access to clinical records. The alliance will also provide where necessary, online and in-person clinical training and workshops catered for individual rescue centres or regions. Experienced sea turtle veterinarians will be running courses to improve basic medical practice and more advanced surgical techniques where possible at interested facilities.
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