As stranded sea turtles surge, the U.S. introduces new measures: federal funding to open sea turtle hospitals
2024-08-08
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[Global Times Comprehensive Report] The American Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported on the 7th that the stranding rate of sea turtles in New England has increased sharply, and the US Congress is about to pass a new bill to protect these sea elves and allow them to return to the ocean.
It is reported that under the influence of climate change, more and more sea turtles are stranded in Cape Cod, Massachusetts due to cold water. Democratic Senator Ed Markey pointed out that in 2000, less than 50 sea turtles were stranded on the coast of Cape Cod, but by 2022, the number had surged to 866. He stressed that all six species of sea turtles found in the United States are threatened or endangered, and urgent action is needed.
The U.S. Congress plans to pass the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act, which will provide $33 million in federal funding to support sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation and research efforts across the country. The new bill is expected to address the long-standing funding and staffing shortages faced by sea turtle rescue operations in the region.
Sea turtles sometimes faint from cold due to their inability to regulate their body temperature, and the number of sea turtles stranded in Massachusetts has been increasing in recent years. The New England Aquarium has opened a sea turtle hospital in Quincy to provide treatment and care for these animals, helping them recover and return to the ocean. The head of the New England Aquarium said that providing more assistance to organizations that care for stranded sea turtles will have a significant impact on conservation efforts and marine research. (Lu Zenan)
