Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica)
Atlantic puffins have a distinctive large, triangular red-orange bill with a blue-gray base and yellow ridge.
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What is Cold Stunning?
Cold stunning is when sea turtles become weak and prone to health issues after being exposed to rapidly cooling waters. While sea turtles may recover quickly from a brief chill, if they're exposed to icy water over several days, it can be life threatening.
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Series Rescue to Release
Experience the journey of a cold-stunned sea turtle—from their rescue on the beaches of Cape Cod to rehabilitation at the National Aquarium to their eventual release to their ocean home.
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Rescue to Release, Part 4
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