Michael Flores+FollowHow Elton the sea turtle got a second chanceA sea turtle named Elton was found nearly frozen on a Massachusetts beach, but thanks to months of care from the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society and the New York Aquarium, he’s now swimming free off Coney Island. This isn’t just a feel-good story—it’s a real win for the critically endangered Kemp’s ridley turtles, whose numbers are still dangerously low. Every rescue like Elton’s helps the species recover and shows how much impact dedicated conservation work can have. Have you ever seen a sea turtle in the wild, or would you want to? Let’s talk about how small actions can make a big difference for wildlife! #Science #SeaTurtleRescue #WildlifeConservation00Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowBrooklyn cheers as rescued sea turtle returns homeA rare sight unfolded on a Brooklyn beach as Elton, a young endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, made his way back to the Atlantic after months of recovery. Found cold and stranded last winter, Elton’s journey from the icy shores of Massachusetts to his triumphant return in NYC shows just how much teamwork between scientists, wildlife groups, and the community can achieve. The crowd’s chants and cheers made the moment unforgettable. It’s a reminder that even small acts of care can help protect our most vulnerable wildlife. How do you think our city can support more animal rescues like this? #Science #Brooklyn #SeaTurtleRescue00Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowBiggest Sea Turtle Rescue Ever?!A massive leatherback sea turtle—over 9 feet long and nearly 2,000 pounds—was just rescued off North Carolina after getting tangled in fishing nets! Local fishermen, scientists, and wildlife groups teamed up for an epic save, and the turtle is now back in the ocean, tracked by GPS. This wild rescue is a huge win for conservation and a reminder that teamwork (and a little tech) can seriously make a difference for endangered species. Nature lovers, this one’s for you! #Science #SeaTurtleRescue #ConservationWin632Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowThree-Flippered Turtle Makes Epic ComebackDilly Dally, a young loggerhead sea turtle, just got a second shot at ocean life after losing a flipper to a predator. Thanks to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Florida, she got the care she needed (think: antibiotics, wound care, and even pain meds) and was released back into the Atlantic—now with a satellite tracker so we can all follow her adventures! If you want to check in on Dilly Dally or her turtle pals, there’s even a tracker online. Talk about a comeback story! #SeaTurtleRescue #WildlifeWin #Conservation #Science360Share
Wesley Romero+FollowPregnant Sea Turtle Gets a Horse CT!A 302-pound pregnant loggerhead turtle named Pennywise got hit by a boat off Florida and needed a CT scan—but she was way too big for the usual machines! The rescue team hustled her to a horse clinic for a scan, found she’s carrying eggs, and now they’re working to get her healthy so she can lay them. Loggerheads are endangered, so every egg counts. Boaters, slow down—these gentle giants need our help! #SeaTurtleRescue #Loggerhead #WildlifeHeroes #Pets110Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowTurtle Rescue: Confetti’s Comeback!A green sea turtle named Confetti was found on a North Carolina beach totally weighed down by over 1.5 pounds of barnacles and sea gunk—seriously, she lost more than a pound just from getting cleaned up! Experts at the STAR Center gave her a spa day, and now she’s way more active and on the mend. She’s still skinny but eating, and will chill with the rehab team until she’s strong enough to head home. Wild how much a shell-clean can change a turtle’s life! #SeaTurtleRescue #WildlifeRehab #ConfettiTheTurtle #FeelGoodNews #Science140Share
