9,000 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued off Texas coast

A severe weather event in Texas caused power and water outages and led to the largest cold stunning event of sea turtles in US history. Nearly 9,400 turtles were rescued along the Texas coast. Cold stunning occurs when water temperatures drop below 50°F, causing turtles to become paralyzed and vulnerable. Rescued turtles are being cared for at the South Padre Island Convention Center and will be released when ocean temperatures rise above 55°F.

What natural event in Texas led to the largest cold stunning of sea turtles in the US?

• A hurricane

• A drought

• A heatwave

• A cold weather event

By February 21, how many sea turtles had been rescued along the Texas coastline?

• 10,000

• 7,000

• 8,200

• 9,400

Which of the following is NOT one of the species affected by the cold stunning event?

• Loggerhead

• Green turtle

• Leatherback

• Kemp's Ridley

At what water temperature do sea turtles become cold stunned?

• Below 40°F

• Above 70°F

• Below 50°F

• Above 60°F

Where are the rescued sea turtles being kept until they can be released?

• Texas State Aquarium

• Houston Zoo

• South Padre Island Convention Center

• Galveston Beach