Georgia Aquarium release rehabilitated sea turtles [Video]

GEORGIA, USA — More rehabilitated sea turtles are being released off the Peach State’s coast after the Georgia Aquarium stepped in to help with their care. 

A release stated that the eight turtles were released in March after their care at the Georgia Aquarium. Each turtle goes through an extensive rewarming process, supportive care, blood work, radiographs, diagnostics and more.

Loggerhead turtles are endangered, making the efforts key to helping save a critical species in the ocean’s ecosystem.

According to a release from the Georgia Aquarium, the turtles were released near Jekyll Island equipped with tags so they can be identified if they are stranded again. 

Officials with the aquarium said that many sea turtles get stranded along the coast of Cape Cod during the winter migration. This can lead to their …