Frozen sea turtles wash up on Massachusetts shore

Recently, turtles have been washing ashore in Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts, due to a phenomenon known as cold stunning. This occurs when sea turtles, which are cold-blooded reptiles, are exposed to prolonged periods of cold water temperatures. As a result, they suffer from various symptoms such as decreased heart rate, low blood circulation, shock, pneumonia, and even death. The turtles rely on external heat sources and cannot warm themselves in cold water, making them vulnerable to these conditions.

In which location have turtles been reported to have washed ashore recently?

Why are sea turtles unable to warm themselves in cold water?