The Gulf of Maine’s warming waters have led to increased sea turtle strandings on Cape Cod’s shores. Over 200 cold-stunned young turtles received treatment at the New England Aquarium’s facility on Tuesday, December 3, 2024—a number that reveals concerning shifts in marine ecosystems. In 2010, rescuers treated an average of 40 turtles annually. The rising numbers paint a stark picture. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s data shows stranding events of cold-stunned sea turtles in Massachusetts have risen from a five-year average of 200 in the early 2010s to more than 700 in recent years. The Gulf of Maine stands … Continue reading Cape Cod’s Sea Turtle Strandings Soar 700% as Gulf of Maine’s Warming Traps Over 700 Turtles Annually