Which endangered mammal does SeaWorld rescue and care for in its Florida acute care facility?

The story of SeaWorld

Chapter 1

The splashy beginnings of marine parks

Chapter 2

The biology and behavior of killer whales

Chapter 3

The Blackfish effect and the great pivot

Chapter 4

Beyond the shows: Rescue and rehabilitation

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Ch 4 · Beyond the shows: Rescue and rehabilitation
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gus Returning rehabilitated sea turtles to the wild

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gus Saving the endangered Florida manatee

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Returning rehabilitated sea turtles to the wild

gus Hundreds of injured sea turtles are rehabilitated and released back into the ocean every year.

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Saving the endangered Florida manatee

gus SeaWorld is a critical partner in rescuing and treating manatees suffering from starvation and boat strikes.

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Sea Rescue Heroes
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gus Match rescue equipment to the situation to discover diverse ocean habitats.

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Fun Fact

Rescue count: SeaWorld's rescue teams have saved over 40,000 marine animals since 1964.

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Glossary
rehabilitation (noun)
The process of restoring someone or something to a healthy or useful state. Since 1976, SeaWorld Orlando has provided rehabilitation for more than one thousand injured Florida manatees.

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Gossip

Which conservation effort is most urgent today?

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Quiz

In what year was the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund established?

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gus The dedicated marine animal rescue team

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Which federal agency does SeaWorld partner with to coordinate marine mammal rescues?

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gus Funding scientific research for ocean conservation

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How many marine animals has SeaWorld's rescue team assisted since the program began?

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What is the ultimate goal for the vast majority of animals rescued by SeaWorld?

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What specialized medical equipment does SeaWorld use to treat sea turtles with decompression sickness?

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What temperature-related event causes sea turtles to become immobile and require rescue?

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Quiz

Which endangered mammal does SeaWorld rescue and care for in its Florida acute care facility?

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What is the primary ecological threat causing Florida manatees to starve in recent years?

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