The Gulf Center of Sea Turtle Research in Galveston, Texas, is dedicated to rehabilitating sea turtles affected by cold-stunning during January's frigid temperatures. Director Dr. Christopher Marshall highlights how low ocean temperatures, below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, impact the turtles by causing them to lose the ability to swim, which leads to various life-threatening consequences like frostbite, pneumonia, and heightened susceptibility to predators. The research center's team actively rescues these vulnerable animals to provide the necessary care for recovery and release back into their natural habitat.
At the Gulf Center of Sea Turtle Research, dozens of sea turtles are being nursed to health after being found weak and injured during the freezing January weather.
Dr. Christopher Marshall, the director, explains that when ocean waters dip below 50 degrees, sea turtles can suffer from cold-stunning, leading to a variety of health issues.
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