Mass Audubon Workshop: Sea Turtle Rescue and How Beachgoers Can Help Coastal Wildlife

In late fall, sea turtles that have lingered in Cape Cod Bay succumb to dropping water temperatures, become cold-stunned and wash ashore on bayside beaches. On Tuesday, March 15, learn about the four species of sea turtles found in the waters of Massachusetts, why they cold-stun plus get a behind-the-scenes look at the rescue process. In addition to helping rescue cold-stunned turtles, beachgoers can also protect nesting shorebirds like piping plovers. Learn what everyone can do to help protect all the amazing and vulnerable wildlife populations found on the coast.

Since the 1970s, Mass Audubon staff and volunteers have rescued thousands of cold-stunned sea turtles. This virtual lecture is presented by Sean Kortis, adult education coordinator for Mass Audubon Cape Cod Region.