kemp's ridley sea turtles Archives - New England Aquarium

Beyond the Aquarium - August 14, 2018

Last Sea Turtle Release

On Tuesday morning, six of the world’s most endangered sea turtles were carried down a Cape Cod beach cloaked in a late summer fog by volunteers who had either rescued or cared for them. ...

Press Release - April 24, 2018

Sea Turtle Rescue: Turtles Head Home

After months of rehabilitation, an epic road trip, and a quick scamper down a Florida beach, 14 rescued sea turtles have returned home. ...

sea turtle scoots down the beach past onlookers

Sea Turtle Rescue - August 25, 2017

Summertime Success: Sea Turtle Release

Three endangered sea turtles that had stranded on Cape Cod late last autumn due to hypothermia and other life-threatening medical conditions finally completed their long rehab at the New England...

Sea Turtle Rescue - December 16, 2016

Third Largest Stranding Season

This is the third largest volume of turtles we've treated in a single season — but not by much. Meet some of our patients. ...