Successful N.E.S.T./NCARI Beach Release

Four juvenile green sea turtles found stranded in January and February of this year were successfully rehabilitated and released on Saturday, May 5. All of the turtles were cold-stunned when they were found, but recovered well after veterinary treatment, slow warming, and a good diet. Nearly 110 people were in attendance for the beach release. The turtles were returned to the sea by dedicated N.E.S.T. rehab volunteers. N.E.S.T. sends a big thank you to the staff at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island, NC National Park Service, and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission for their assistance.