NC Aquariums Cold Stunned Sea Turtle Monitoring
A project of NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores in conjunction with the partners and sponsors detailed below.
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| Name | Species | Life Stage | Release Date | Last Location | Days Transmitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | Green Turtle | Juvenile | 2012-01-31 | 2012-03-01 | 30 |
| Lawson | Green Turtle | Juvenile | 2012-01-31 | 2012-03-09 | 38 |
| Pamlico | Green Turtle | Juvenile | 2013-02-15 | 2013-05-18 | 92 |
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Introduction
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Every year, cold-stunned sea turtles strand on North Carolina beaches. Rehabilitation centers, including the North Carolina Aquariums, assist the rescue effort by providing care and returning these animals to good health. These turtles are then released offshore into the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, and this project aims to understand where young green turtles go and how they fare in this environment after recovering from cold stunning.
Project Sponsors
This project is supported by the Triad Foundation