US Edition19 New England sea turtles back in the Atlantic Ocean after rehabbing in Missouri
- On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, staff from the Johnny Morris Sea Turtle Center at Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, Mo., released 19 rehabilitated loggerhead and Kemp's ridley sea turtles into the Atlantic Ocean at Little Talbot Island State Park in Jacksonville, Fla., where a crowd gathered.
- The sea turtles were rescued from the frigid waters off the New England coast after suffering from cold stunning, a common event where rapidly dropping water temperatures can cause illnesses.
- After being flown from the New England Aquarium in Boston to Springfield in December with assistance from Turtles Fly Too, the 19 turtles received 13 weeks of critical care and recovery at the Johnny Morris Sea Turtle Center, where veterinarians provided round-the-clock care.
- The released turtles were equipped with specialized satellite tracking devices to allow conservation scientists to monitor their movements.
- The release of the rehabilitated sea turtles highlights the importance of sea turtle conservation efforts, as the Johnny Morris Sea Turtle Center, which opened in 2020, has now rehabilitated over 55 sea turtles.
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19 New England sea turtles are back in the Atlantic Ocean off Florida after rehabbing in Missouri - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
Nineteen sea turtles that were rehabilitated in Missouri after suffering the effects of cold water temperatures in New England were released Wednesday afternoon into the Atlantic Ocean off of Jacksonville, Florida. It was sunny and 72 degrees as the turtles made their way into the ocean off Little Talbot Island State Park near Jacksonville, rehab facility officials said. Their long journey was made possible by the Johnny Morris Sea Turtle Center…
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