Individuals can contribute to the rehabilitation efforts through a donation link provided by the aquarium.

To support these rescue efforts, the aquarium launched a fundraising campaign on December 3, 2024, offering dollar-for-dollar matching donations up to $100,000.

Upon intake, turtles undergo a thorough examination, including radiographs to check for pneumonia, fractures, and any harmful ingested substances.

Bruce Beane, a dedicated volunteer for turtle rescue for the past decade, recently found a Kemp's ridley turtle with an old shell injury that was struggling to walk.

The aquarium monitors water temperatures for both saltwater and freshwater turtles daily, gradually acclimating them to warmer conditions in 10-degree increments.

When the aquarium's capacity is reached, they collaborate with NOAA's Fisheries Service and the non-profit Turtles Fly Too to transport and rehabilitate the turtles, including relocating 30 turtles to North Carolina last week.

The New England Aquarium is currently treating over 200 cold-stunned sea turtles in critical condition that have washed ashore in Massachusetts, a situation that has become more severe in recent years.

Treatment for the turtles can last for weeks or months, typically starting with a standard care plan that includes fluids and antibiotics, tailored to each turtle's specific needs.

Cape Cod Bay is a frequent site for sea turtle strandings, where many turtles are found washed ashore, often appearing like rocks.

Beane later transported the injured turtle, along with 37 others, to the New England Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital in Quincy.

Improved human response efforts have significantly decreased the mortality rates of cold-stunned turtles since the first major event in 2001.

Kennedy, a spokesperson for the aquarium, emphasized the commitment to ensuring the survival of sea turtles for future generations and urged action to help these endangered species.