Mississippi Aquarium announces release of 28 rehabilitated Kemp’s ridley sea turtles

GULFPORT – Mississippi Aquarium announced that 28 Kemp’s ridley sea turtles were cleared for release into the Gulf after months of rehabilitation.

According to the aquarium, the turtles arrived in November after suffering from cold stunning, a condition that can occur when sea turtles are exposed to rapidly dropping water temperatures.

Aquarium staff said the turtles spent several months in rehabilitation before being deemed healthy enough to return to the wild. The release was scheduled for Wednesday, March 25.

Officials said each turtle release highlights the impact of the aquarium’s rehabilitation efforts and the support of its Rehab Hero Program.

Mississippi Aquarium also encouraged the public to learn more about its sea turtle rehabilitation work and participate in related events.