Kemp's ridley sea turtles Archives

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...]

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Rehabilitated Sea Turtles Released at West Dennis Beach

June 29, 2023

WEST DENNIS - A group of rehabilitated sea turtles were released into the water at West Dennis Beach by the New England Aquarium on … [Read more...]

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WATCH: Rescued MA Sea Turtles Fly South for Rehabilitation

December 14, 2022

https://youtu.be/iahYSOocDRI WELLFLEET - With turtle stranding season underway on Cape Cod, 100 endangered sea turtles were recently flown from … [Read more...]

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Another Busy Turtle Rescue Season for Aquarium

September 12, 2022

WELLFLEET – It was another busy turtle rescue season on Cape Cod. Sea Turtle Hospital Director Adam Kennedy said this season saw 505 live intakes, … [Read more...]

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Turtle Rescued from Cape Cod Receives Lung Biopsy

April 12, 2022

BOSTON - A sea turtle that was saved from the Cape Cod area back in December 2020 recently received a lung biopsy as part of their recovery. The … [Read more...]