Sea Turtles Do Not Like Cold Stun
In the Conservation section read more about two sea turtles that return home after two years of treatment ; Read more about another cold stun wave in NC or about the relocation of Gopher tortoises in the Ecology section ; Finally, in the Health and Medical section we highlight the death of a 12-year old tortoise.
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
After two years of rehabilitation, this hakwsbill turtle returns home
A loggerhead sea turtles returns to the wild after two years of rehbilitation
Ecology
Cold stun in NC makes more than 1000 rehabilited turtles in 2 weeks
Gopher tortoises need new homes after airport is clearing 21 acres
a 60 years old sea turtle has been located near Mackay
Health and Medical
A 12-year old and 100kg tortoise found dead by a lake
17-pound snapping turtle found on top of a frozen lake receives scans
Did You Know…
The term “cold stunning” refers to the hypothermic reaction that occurs when sea turtles are exposed to prolonged cold water temperatures. Initial symptoms include a decreased heart rate, decreased circulation, and lethargy, followed by shock, pneumonia and possibly death (source : http://www.greateratlantic.fisheries.noaa.gov)
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Photo from Kenneth Lohmann.
