Sea Turtle Cold Stunning Facts

In Florida, record-breaking cold temperatures have led to efforts to save tropical sea turtles. NASA's Kennedy Space Center, along with Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and other groups, have rescued over 270 cold-stunned turtles. Cold stunning occurs when water temperatures drop below 60°F, causing turtles to become lethargic. The rescued turtles are being cared for in warmer facilities and will be released back into their natural habitats once the weather improves. The last significant cold stunning event in Florida was in 1989.

What organizations collaborated to save the sea turtles during the cold snap in Florida?

• NASA's Kennedy Space Center and the Environmental Protection Agency

• The U.S. Coast Guard and the Environmental Protection Agency

• Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard

• NASA's Kennedy Space Center and Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

What happens to sea turtles when they experience cold stunning?

• They become more active and swim faster

• They become sluggish and lethargic

• They migrate to warmer waters immediately

• They start nesting on the beaches

At what water temperature do sea turtles become cold stunned?

• Above 80°F

• Below 50°F

• Below 60°F

• Exactly 70°F

How many endangered turtles were rescued during the cold snap?

• Over 100

• Less than 200

• More than 270

• Around 50

What is the plan for the rescued turtles once the weather improves?

• They will be kept in captivity permanently

• They will be released back into Kennedy's mosquito Lagoon or the Indian River

• They will be released into the ocean immediately

• They will be transported to another state

When was the last time cold stunning occurred in Florida before this event?

• In 2010

• In 1995

• In 1989

• In 2000