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35 Cold-Stunned Turtles Rescued, Rehabbed for Gulf Release

12/15/2025

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In November, 35 Kemp's ridley sea turtles suffered a cold-stunning event.
The New England Aquarium stabilized them before transferring to Audubon Aquarium Rescue in New Orleans for rehabilitation.
Audubon Aquarium Rescue is Louisiana's only authorized sea turtle rehabilitator and provides individualized care for each turtle.
Turtles will be monitored with the goal of releasing them into the Gulf of Mexico in Spring 2026.

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Story summary

In November, 35 Kemp's ridley sea turtles suffered a cold-stunning event.
The New England Aquarium stabilized them before transferring to Audubon Aquarium Rescue in New Orleans for rehabilitation.
Audubon Aquarium Rescue is Louisiana's only authorized sea turtle rehabilitator and provides individualized care for each turtle.
Turtles will be monitored with the goal of releasing them into the Gulf of Mexico in Spring 2026.