Sea Turtles Rehabilitation and Release

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Thirty-four sea turtles were released back into the ocean after going through rehabilitation programs, with volunteers from various organizations helping transport them to different rehabilitation centers. The turtles were found stranded on Cape Cod and New York shores due to dropping ocean temperatures. Kemp’s ridley and green sea turtles were among those rehabilitated and released.

Key Points

  • Turtles found stranded on Cape Cod and New York shores due to dropping ocean temperatures
  • Collaboration between Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, New England Aquarium, NOAA Fisheries Service, and Turtles Fly Too for rehabilitation
  • Successful release of Kemp’s ridley and green sea turtles back into the ocean after rehabilitation

Pros

  • Successful rehabilitation and release of 34 sea turtles back into the ocean
  • Collaboration between multiple marine conservation societies and aquariums to save the turtles
  • Volunteers and staff members dedicated to the care and release of the sea turtles

Cons

  • Sea turtles faced threats such as fishing gear, ocean pollution, and climate change even after rehabilitation
  • Nearly 400 sea turtles needed rehabilitation this past season, indicating environmental challenges