Rescuing Sea Turtles from the Cold
![A photo of a cold-stunned sea turtle in shallow water.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/1_5.jpg?itok=ZTDO9UTN)
Detailed Description
When water temperatures drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius), cold-blooded sea turtles, like this Kemp’s ridley, can become cold-stunned. They are unable to swim or even raise their heads out of the water to breathe, which can lead to drowning. Photo by Margaret Lamont, USGS
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.