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PORT ST. JOE, Fla. (WFLA)– The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Fee (FWC) and Wildlife Analysis Institute launched greater than 1,200 turtles again into the waters.
With the chilly temperatures in northern Florida, the FWC reported over 1,200 turtles that had been in a chilly shock from Jan. 21 to Jan. 26.
A majority of them had been inexperienced turtles, however a number of had been loggerheads. Most had been discovered alive and transported to Gulf World Marine Institute the place the turtles may get assist.
It’s not unusual, in line with the FWC, to have cold-stunned turtles when there may be chilly climate.
The remaining turtles that haven’t been launched will proceed to heat on the institute and be launched Jan. 31.
For injured, sick, distressed or useless sea turtles within the space, contact the FWC alert hotline at 888-404-3922.
To study extra about chilly turtles and how one can assist go to the FWC website.
