Returning rehabilitated sea turtles to the wild

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

YOUR GOAL

Master of The story of SeaWorld

Ch 4 · Beyond the shows: Rescue and rehabilitation

gus Returning rehabilitated sea turtles to the wild

gus Saving the endangered Florida manatee

Returning rehabilitated sea turtles to the wild

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

Saving the endangered Florida manatee

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

Sea Rescue Heroes

BETA

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

Fun Fact

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

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.

Gossip

Which conservation effort is most urgent today?

Quiz

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

gus The dedicated marine animal rescue team

Quiz

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

gus Funding scientific research for ocean conservation

Quiz

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

Quiz

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

Quiz

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

Quiz

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

Quiz

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

Quiz

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