Sea turtles returned to ocean Jekyll Island Georgia [Video]

JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. — After months of treatment, 34 rehabilitated sea turtles have been released back into the ocean off Jekyll Island in Georgia. 

The turtles received care for hypothermia-related conditions at facilities along the East Coast, including the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, Mystic Aquarium, New England Aquarium, and New York Marine Rescue Center.

More than a dozen staff members from the six agencies assisting with the release cheered on the 33 Kemp’s ridley sea turtles and one green sea turtle as they were carried into the warm ocean waters.

Michelle Kaylor, director of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in protecting and conserving sea turtles. 

“Partnerships are paramount. Through collaborative efforts, we can ensure the successful rehabilitation and return of these magnificent creatures to their natural habitats, safeguarding their future for generations to come,” Kaylor said. …