Overview
- SeaWorld Orlando's Rescue Team returned nine rehabilitated green sea turtles to the Atlantic at River to Sea Preserve in Flagler County after months of treatment.
- Most of the animals were rescued earlier this year after an unusually cold Florida winter left them cold-stressed and severely malnourished.
- Veterinary care at SeaWorld included diagnostic exams, round-the-clock nutritional support and, in at least one case, extensive shell repair before the turtles were cleared for release.
- SeaWorld says the release advances its year-to-date response, bringing its total rescues to 38 and the number returned to the wild to 27.
- The release highlights SeaWorld Orlando's ongoing role in regional sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation and signals continued monitoring of treated animals as they re-enter local waters.