More than 600 sea turtles released on Monday
More than 600 turtles were released during a single release on Monday, a joint effort between the Coast Guard and Gumbo-Limbo Nature Center. The release included members of 4 different sea turtle species. Also on Monday, the National aquarium in Baltimore released 3 Kemp’s Ridley Sea turtles into the Atlantic from a point in Ocean City, MD.
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
A reward has been offered to find a lost Blanding’s Turtle that was being tracked by researchers from Northern Illinois University and the Forest Preserve Committee.
A former President of India is remembered for his contributions to sea turtle conservation after his recent passing.
An Australian couple comes to the rescue of a sea turtle.
Turtles as Food
Excessive drug residue found in farmed softshells intended for the food market in Taiwan.
Miscellany
This centenarian celebrated her 102nd birthday by fundraising for native wildlife.
Another tortoise escape, another tortoise reunited with its owner.
Did You Know…
Because of their varied habitat usage, Blanding’s turtle is considered to be an “umbrella species”, meaning they are a representative animal for the habitats. If we protect this species and their habitats, we are ultimately protecting dozens of other species that share their homes with Emydoidea blandingii.
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Photo by U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Jon-Paul Rios
