Cold Stun Sea Turtle Talk

Of the seven species of sea turtles In the world, four of them inhabit the water around Long Island every summer. Learn from Atlantic Marine Conservation about these four species, Including where they migrate, and what challenges they face.

Cold stunning is what happens when a sea turtle enters water too cold for their system. Many years ago, these turtles just died, but after years of research, the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society and a few other non-profits have created a method of rehabilitation to increase survival rates. These organizations count on volunteers to help find these turtles before it Is too late. Find out more about these turtles and how you might be able to help. Registration Is limited and required.