The green sea turtle is among the most elegant marine creatures cruising through our oceans. Known for their gentle demeanor and striking appearance, these marine turtles are vital to ocean ecosystems ...

The critically ill sea turtles, many of which are endangered, will die if they are not rescued along frigid Cape Cod Bay ...

but does so slowly — about 10 degrees Fahrenheit per day, until they're swimming in the mid-70s. Kennedy says changing the temperature too rapidly can be deadly for these sea turtles.

The New England Aquarium’s sea turtle ... for turtles in both saltwater and freshwater is monitored day to day. The turtles are gradually moved into warmer water, in 10-degree increments ...

In the past 10-15 years, our average now is over 400 turtles annually," said Kennedy. QUINCY, Mass. — Marine experts and volunteers in Cape Cod are rescuing and rehabilitating sea turtles ...