New York Marine Rescue Center Presents: Cold Stun Sea Turtles Lecture

159 Main Street,East Hampton NY 11937

08 October, 2022

Description

Cold stunning is a condition similar to hypothermia that is brought on when these cold-blooded sea turtles are in water temperatures below 50ºF. Sea turtles inhabit New York waters during the summer and fall before heading south to safe, warmer waters. Because cold stunning slows the movements of afflicted sea turtles, it causes the animals to get washed ashore on our New York beaches. Cold stunning is the number one cause to sea turtle fatality in New York. This is NYMRC needs your help! The sooner these animals are found and reported to the NYMRC, the higher their chance for survival! The event will begin as a lecture at the East Hampton Library at 10AM and will continue with hands on instruction at 12PM at Maidstone Park Beach Pavilion.