7 sea turtles nursed back to health in NJ to soon be back in Florida waters

Seven sea turtles, most of which are critically endangered, have been nursed back to health in New Jersey, and today, will back into the waters of Florida.

News 12 Staff

Feb 26, 2019, 3:49 PM

Updated 1,895 days ago

Share:

7 sea turtles nursed back to health in NJ to soon be back in Florida waters
Seven sea turtles, most of which are critically endangered, have been nursed back to health in New Jersey, and today, will back into the waters of Florida.

The turtles are going to Canaveral National Seashore in Titusville, Florida.
Of the seven, six are the critically endangered Kemp's Ridley sea turtles, the smallest of the group.
The other is a loggerhead.
The turtles have names like American Gladiators:
Wolverine, Kyle, Evan, Sage, Stella, Turbo, Misha.
All were cold stunned in Cape Cod Bay.
Kyle had fungal pneumonia and almost didn't make it, and Stella also would not eat or respond to treatment at first, but they've made full recoveries.
"It's a passion,” says Sea Turtle Recovery Co-Executive Officer Bill Deerr. “These turtles they need us, all the environmental changes that are going on, all the pollution in the ocean, these turtles have a huge battle ahead of them. They're almost gone so we do everything we can go save them. They're amazing animals and they deserve it."

With the release of the group, Sea Turtle Rescue will have released a total of 34 since they first started the nonprofit.
All the turtles have been microchipped so their progress can be studied.


More from News 12
0:34
Iconic Paterson hot dog stand Libby's Lunch sold at auction

Iconic Paterson hot dog stand Libby's Lunch sold at auction

1:21
Steady rain, cooler feel Sunday in New Jersey; warmer start to workweek

Steady rain, cooler feel Sunday in New Jersey; warmer start to workweek

1:11
Injury at Morristown NJ Transit station leads to train service delays

Injury at Morristown NJ Transit station leads to train service delays

1:50
Curfew enforcement for kids under 17 now in effect in Newark

Curfew enforcement for kids under 17 now in effect in Newark

1:06
Overnight fire destroys home in Lakewood

Overnight fire destroys home in Lakewood

2:06
New guidance says women need to be screened for breast cancer at 40 or younger

New guidance says women need to be screened for breast cancer at 40 or younger

5:11
 All I-95 lanes in Norwalk reopen one day after overpass demolition

All I-95 lanes in Norwalk reopen one day after overpass demolition

1:46
Officials: Man killed in house explosion in South River identified as retired Newark officer

Officials: Man killed in house explosion in South River identified as retired Newark officer

0:42
NJ lawmakers criticize how Rutgers officials negotiated with pro-Palestinian protesters

NJ lawmakers criticize how Rutgers officials negotiated with pro-Palestinian protesters

0:28
Special election to be held to fill late Rep. Donald Payne’s seat in Congress

Special election to be held to fill late Rep. Donald Payne’s seat in Congress

0:42
Jersey Proud: Army ROTC students from Rutgers, Seton Hall and Princeton train together

Jersey Proud: Army ROTC students from Rutgers, Seton Hall and Princeton train together

1:32
Knowing the early warning signs during Stroke Awareness Month

Knowing the early warning signs during Stroke Awareness Month

0:27
Prosecutor: 2 people seriously injured in 3-car crash; driver charged with drunk driving

Prosecutor: 2 people seriously injured in 3-car crash; driver charged with drunk driving

0:30
Police: New York man pointed knife at pro-Palestinian protester in Teaneck

Police: New York man pointed knife at pro-Palestinian protester in Teaneck

0:27
Officials: Paterson man threatened to ‘shoot up’ JFK Int’l Airport

Officials: Paterson man threatened to ‘shoot up’ JFK Int’l Airport

2:02
Authorities: Major fire displaces 20 people from 9 families in Elizabeth

Authorities: Major fire displaces 20 people from 9 families in Elizabeth

1:04
Hillsborough school officials vote to end middle school sports, make staff cuts amid budget cuts

Hillsborough school officials vote to end middle school sports, make staff cuts amid budget cuts

0:49
Bridgewater-Raritan School District waives fees to participate in clubs, sports

Bridgewater-Raritan School District waives fees to participate in clubs, sports

0:39
Officials: 3 pedestrians, including 2 children, struck by NYC-based news van in Elizabeth

Officials: 3 pedestrians, including 2 children, struck by NYC-based news van in Elizabeth

0:28
GoFundMe started for 6-month-old boy and his grandfather killed by fallen tree in Verona

GoFundMe started for 6-month-old boy and his grandfather killed by fallen tree in Verona