Coldstun sea turtle lectures

Attention: Marine Environment Enthusiasts

COLD STUNNED SEA TURTLE LECTURES

Contact: Amber Sabrosky (631) 369-9840
Program Dates: October 22, 2007 through December 7, 2007

Have you ever wondered if there were sea turtles around Long Island?

Would you know what to do if you saw one on the beach?

SEA TURTLES ARE HERE AND WE CAN SHOW YOU HOW TO HELP THEM!

The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation is offering FREE sea turtle cold stun lectures. Cold stunning is a condition similar to hypothermia that is brought on when cold-blooded animals are in water temperatures below 50oF. Sea turtles inhabit New York waters during the summer and fall before heading south to safe, warmer waters. Since cold stunning is a condition that slows the movements of afflicted sea turtles, many may appear lifeless. This condition, if left unnoticed, can become fatal. This is why the Riverhead Foundation needs your help. The sooner these animals are found and reported to the Riverhead Foundation, the higher their chance for survival!

These lectures can be adapted to ANY age level and are focused on developing environmental conscious members of the public to search for animals in need of help. Information presented in these lectures includes an overview of sea turtle species in New York waters, reporting protocol, and how these animals are cared for once at the Riverhead Foundation hospital facility at Atlantis Marine World.

The Riverhead Foundation cannot do this alone. Without public support though donations and volunteering, the Riverhead Foundation would not be able to patrol Long Island’s beaches to recover and rehabilitate marine animals in need of assistance. To report a stranded whale, dolphin, seal, or sea turtle call the 24-hour rescue hotline at 631-369-9829.

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