The turtles underwent treatment for hypothermia-related conditions, including pneumonia, dehydration, and emaciation. The complications were due to their inability to regulate their body temperature.
Aquarium officials said they treated 394 sea turtles during the 2023 cold-stunning season. All were rescued from Cape Cod shore when staff and volunteers scoured the shores.
Getting these turtles back to health requires a collaborative effort between biologists, veterinarians, and researchers, who work tirelessly during the rehabilitation effort.
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