James Brady+FollowSea turtle Elton returns to Coney IslandElton, an endangered Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle, just made his comeback to Coney Island waters after a tough battle with illness. He was found cold-stunned and sick last year, but thanks to a team of dedicated rescuers and a record-breaking Environmental Protection Fund, he’s now swimming free again. Over 90 animals have been released since 2020 from the New York Aquarium, showing real progress in local wildlife care. If you spot marine animals in trouble, reporting it can make a difference. How do you think we can better protect our ocean neighbors? #Science #ConeyIsland #SeaTurtle00Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowSea turtle Elton’s wild return inspires Coney IslandElton, a young Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, just made a triumphant splash back into the Atlantic off Coney Island after months of rehab. He was found cold-stunned on a Massachusetts beach, but thanks to a dedicated network of rescuers and the New York Aquarium, he’s now the 91st turtle released by AMSEAS since 2020. Watching Elton glide into the waves, locals cheered, feeling a real sense of hope for endangered wildlife. It’s a reminder that community action can make a difference—how do you think we can keep this momentum going for conservation in our neighborhoods? #Science #ConeyIsland #SeaTurtle10Share
James Brady+FollowSea Turtle Comeback Story!Dilly Dally the loggerhead turtle just made the most epic comeback—she hit the ocean again after losing a flipper! After months of rehab at a Florida turtle hospital, she powered through storms and a cheering crowd to make her big return. The coolest part? She’s got a satellite tracker now, so you can literally follow her ocean adventures in real time. Who else is rooting for this three-flippered legend? #SeaTurtle #WildlifeRescue #FeelGoodNews #Science180Share
