Eight green sea turtles were recently released back into the Atlantic Ocean after being rehabilitated following a rare snowfall in northern Florida that left them suffering from cold stunning. The turtles were among 17 found stranded along Florida's northeastern Atlantic Coast and brought to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach for treatment.
Lead veterinarian Dr. Heather Barron explained that the cold stunning event severely impacted many turtles due to the suppression of their immune systems caused by the frigid temperatures. The reptiles' body temperature is influenced by the surrounding water temperature, making them vulnerable to such extreme weather conditions.
