Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital Archives

Green sea turtles receive improved conservation designation after years of conservation efforts

October 15, 2025

BOSTON - The New England Aquarium is celebrating decades of hard work paying off in the wake of the announcement that green sea turtles have received … [Read more...]

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Three sea turtles released in West Dennis in what may be the final release of the summer

August 8, 2025

WEST DENNIS – As the sea turtle release season nears its end, New England Aquarium staff and volunteers on Thursday released three sea turtles into … [Read more...]

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New England Aquarium releases 17 rehabilitated turtles into Nantucket Sound

July 2, 2025

WEST DENNIS - Following months of rehabilitation, the New England Aquarium has released 17 sea turtles into West Dennis Beach. The group was … [Read more...]

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WATCH: New Research Shows Rehabilitated Loggerheads Thriving After Release

March 6, 2025

https://youtu.be/FVl8fKMOKP8 BOSTON - New research by the New England Aquarium has found that loggerhead sea turtles released into the … [Read more...]

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Rehabilitating Sea Turtles Get Flower Themed Names For Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2024

BOSTON - In honor of Valentine’s Day, dozens of sea turtles are receiving flower-themed names as they rehabilitate from life-threatening conditions … [Read more...]

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Aquarium Scientists Encouraged By New Surgical Procedure

December 19, 2023

QUINCY - Scientists with the New England Aquarium are drawing attention to a surgical procedure that may help them to better understand the vulnerable … [Read more...]

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New England Aquarium Treating Over 200 Stranded Turtles

December 6, 2023

HYANNIS - As sea turtle stranding season picks up steam, the New England Aquarium has announced that it is treating over 200 sea turtles … [Read more...]

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PHOTOS & VIDEO: Two Critically Endangered Sea Turtles Released Off Cape Cod

August 18, 2023

WEST DENNIS - Two critically endangered sea turtles were released off Cape Cod by the New England Aquarium on August 17 as part of the last group of … [Read more...]