FWC says temperatures below 50 can cause sea turtles to become "cold-stunned," making them weak and unable to swim ...

Two juvenile green sea turtles have also been saved, and all three turtles were transported to the Gulfarium CARE Center in Fort Walton Beach, where their veterinarian is located, thanks to the ...

Turtles can be found anywhere, from local ponds and the deep, blue sea to an aquarium tank in your ... That accounts for 1.8% of all American households that have a pet. Despite their prevalence ...

THEY ALL COME TOGETHER DURING THIS COLD WEATHER ... IF Y A non-profit organization in Panama City is caring for over 150 sea turtles affected by cold shock. A moment of joy: News We LoveThe ...

Trained responders and biologists with the FWC's Sea Turtle Program work in coordination with authorized Marine Turtle Permit Holders to rescue and rehabilitate affected turtles. All species of ...

In a Facebook post shared by the FWC, sea turtles of all different sizes are seen sitting on a bed of snow on the deck of the boat. “These rescues occurred during the winter storm, hence the ...

All government agencies are on board and are ... As their eggs need two months to hatch — like most sea turtle species — they’re also threatened by increased land activity on beaches and ...

All turtles have been safely ... two of its officers braved the freezing water in Gulf County to rescue 30 sea turtles. "Our officers, staff, and partners are still working diligently to search ...

Local marine biologists use prediction models to monitor cold water events before they happen, so they can anticipate how it will affect sea life.

Turtles can lose their ability to swim in cold temperatures and may be seen “floating listlessly in the water or near shore,” according to the FWC. “Keep in mind that cold-stunned turtles can appear ...

All government agencies are on board and are ... As their eggs need two months to hatch — like most sea turtle species — they’re also threatened by increased land activity on beaches and ...