Last week's winter storm in Florida resulted in significant cold-weather impacts, particularly on the endangered sea turtles in St. Joseph Bay. Approximately 1,200 turtles were found motionless on shore after being weakened by frigid waters, with a rescue effort saving around 1,000 of them. The turtles, being cold-blooded, are unable to regulate their temperature, making them especially vulnerable when water temperatures drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Wildlife experts highlighted that the narrow inlet limiting their escape to warmer waters contributes to this perilous situation, exacerbating their risk during extreme weather events.
The extraordinary storm in Florida left sea turtles 'cold-stunned,' leading to a massive rescue effort that saved around 1,000 turtles from freezing in frigid waters.
Wildlife biologist Allen Foley noted that the turtles’ inability to reach warmer waters when temperatures drop below 50°F makes them particularly vulnerable to cold-stunning.
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