IMMS released Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles
The cold weather didn’t stop people from flocking to the beach in Biloxi this morning to watch as IMMS released five more Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles. Kemp’s Ridleys are the…
Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies documents Kemp’s Ridley nest on Ship Island
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies has documented an occurrence that has never been documented before within its studies. IMMS received a report from…
Mississippi Aquarium releases endangered Kemp’s Ridley turtles
The Mississippi Aquarium released one of its last rehabilitated Kemp’s Ridley Sea turtles this morning. In late 2020, Fog was rescued by the Massachusetts Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary’s…
Kemp’s ridley sea turtle nests 1st in 75 years in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The world’s smallest and most endangered sea turtles have hatched in Louisiana’s wilds for the first known time in more than 75 years, officials said Wednesday. “Louisiana was largely written off as a nesting spot for sea turtles…
Mississippi Aquarium takes in Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
NOAA Fisheries and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services chose the Mississippi Aquarium as a recipient of an adult non-releasable Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle. This new permanent resident was…
Mississippi Aquarium releases Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles
Mississippi Aquarium’s veterinary staff just released three endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles into the Gulf of Mexico. These turtles were flown down to the aquarium last year after being…
Mississippi Aquarium releases endangered Kemp's ridley turtles from its research boat
Six endangered Kemp's Ridley turtles were released into the Mississippi Sound by staff at Mississippi Aquarium. The turtles were released from the Aquarium's research boat east of Cat Island, approximately eight miles from Gulfport Harbor. It was the first time…
Renowned sea turtle expert from New England Aquarium assists with surgery at Mississippi Aquarium
The journey of Fog, an endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, probably started somewhere in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, although juvenile turtles can live as far north as Nova Scotia. But in December 2020, Fog was found…
Ten more Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles released on Saturday
The Mississippi Aquarium released another batch of sea turtles into the Gulf, ceremoniously celebrating their rehabilitation. These endangered critters were rescued in New England after being cold-stunned…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing 10 Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles Saturday
The Mississippi Aquarium will be releasing more endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles. The release will take place at 5 Saturday on the beach in front of Edgewater…
Mississippi Aquarium releases Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles
The Mississippi Aquarium released their first batch of Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles of the year. Mississippi Aquarium employees and Gulf Coast residents said goodbye to 11 Kemp’s Ridley Sea…
Mississippi Aquarium to release 11 Kemp’s Ridley turtles Friday
Friday, the Mississippi Aquarium will be releasing 11 endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea turtles. It’s the aquarium’s first major release of the year. All 11 turtles being released…
Mississippi Aquarium releases Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
One more Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle made his way back to his natural habitat today following over a year of rehabilitation. Typhoon began his recovery at the New England…
Cold-stunned turtles arrive on the Coast
Thirty-five new Gulf Coast residents arrived this afternoon at the Gulfport airport. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies and the Mississippi Aquarium have come to the rescue once again, taking…
Cold-stunned turtles make their way to the Mississippi Aquarium
The Mississippi Aquarium picked up 40 Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles today from the airport for rehabilitation. These turtles were shipped all the way from New England after…
IMMS hosting sea turtle release Saturday in Biloxi
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is hosting a sea turtle release tomorrow morning in Biloxi. These Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles were part of a group that was…
Mississippi Aquarium treating cold-stunned sea turtles
Two Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles will undergo treatment at the Mississippi Aquarium. The two turtles were transferred from the New England Aquarium to the Mississippi Aquarium last Thursday. They both…
IMMS releases Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles to their home
Six Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles returned to their home this afternoon after undergoing months of rehabilitation here on the Coast. Back in December, the turtles were flown…
Kemps Ridley Sea Turtle release in Pass Christian
After a seven-month journey, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies helped several Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles make their way back to their natural habitat. News 25’s Grace Boyles…
Mississippi Aquarium releases sea turtles back into the Gulf
After several months of rehabilitation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Aquarium has finally released its last sea turtles that were cold stunned due to cold…
Mississippi Aquarium Sea turtle release
After six months of rehabbing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Aquarium is releasing its last sea turtles that were cold-stunned due to premature cold waters in the northeast and…
Mississippi Aquarium turtle release set for Thursday in Gulfport
The Mississippi Aquarium is getting set to host another sea turtle release Thursday in Gulfport. The aquarium will release seven endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea turtles into the…
Mississippi Aquarium turtle release scheduled for this afternoon postponed
GULFPORT, MS – Due to the threat of inclement weather and both our animals' and guests' safety, the Kemp's ridley sea turtle release scheduled for today (Monday, May 3) has been postponed.
Mississippi Aquarium To Release Three Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles
GULFPORT, MS – Mississippi Aquarium will release three endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles into the Gulf of Mexico at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 3. The Aquarium staff will release the turtles near Ken Combs Pier at Courthouse Road and U.S.…