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More than 1,200 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued last week along Florida’s northern coast
The FWC reported that nearly all of the affected turtles were green sea turtles, except for eight loggerheads and one Kemp’s ridley. These turtles were reportedly discovered cold-stunned, a condition
Comatose and Washed Up, 1,000 Endangered Sea Turtles Are Rescued in Florida
The reptiles, an endangered species, were incapacitated when the water temperature plummeted after a rare winter storm hit the Panhandle last week.
In an ‘impressive’ rescue, more than 1,200 sea turtles saved from cold Florida waters
On Florida’s east coast, offshore Nassau and Volusia counties, an ongoing cold-stunning event has harmed about 120 green sea turtles so far. While that’s far fewer than the hundreds rescued off the Panhandle, it’s the most stressed turtles the state has documented in Northeast Florida, according to the wildlife agency.
Thirty sea turtles rescued from near-freezing Florida water during historic cold weather
During Florida’s historic weather event, FWC officers rescued 30 sea turtles from freezing waters in Gulf County.
Wildlife officers rescue 30 cold-stunned sea turtles in Florida
A pair of wildlife officers in Florida rescued 30 cold-stunned sea turtles amid unusually low temperatures in the region.
More Than 100 Sea Turtles Rescued In Florida Cold Snap
Think you were cold? More than 100 sea turtles were rescued in waters around Florida amid a historic winter storm that brought snow and plunging temperatures to the region.
Cold-stunned sea turtles rescued amid historic winter storm in Florida now recovering
FWC says temperatures below 50 can cause sea turtles to become "cold-stunned," making them weak and unable to swim
More than 1,200 turtles released after being rescued from the cold waters
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Wildlife Research Institute released more than 1,200 turtles back into the waters. With the cold temperatures in northern Florida, the FWC reported over 1,
‘Exercise caution’: Florida’s Gulf Coast sees health alerts triggered by red tide
Officials say the red tide bloom is expanding, but the event is not unexpected, as NOAA satellites have been tracking significant levels of chlorophyll following hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Florida has a septic tank problem. Here’s a fix
In 2019, after Florida was hit hard by the outbreak of both harmful blue-green algae and red tide, newly elected Gov. Ron ...
As Florida experiences cold snaps, manatees migrate to warmer areas to avoid 'cold stress'
Prolonged exposure to cold water can cause manatees to lose body heat, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as ...
Florida fisherman seen throwing rock at Great White Heron stealing his fish. Now FWC is looking for him
"This one really stuck with me and really upset me a lot because it was so horrific,” a wildlife rehabilitator said.
Will Florida Hold a Bear Hunting Season Next Fall?
“Florida currently has more than 17,000 square miles of suitable bear habitat, of which 46% is protected,” the local BHA ...
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission invites K-12 students to submit artwork for its Florida Fish Art Contest
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission invites K-12 students to submit artwork for its Florida Fish Art Contest The Florida ...