Thousands Of Cold Stunned Sea Turtles Rescued In Texas Men S Journal
When the Gulf of Mexico’s waters cool below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, sea turtles are more susceptible to hypothermic shock, which can lower their heart rate and leave them floating in the water with their flippers paralyzed. Due to unseasonably cold weather across Texas this week, more than 3,500 cold-stunned sea turtles have been brought in by rescuers. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Typically, Sea Turtle, Inc....