sea turtle, Oregon

Oregon sees uptick in sea turtles washing ashore
Two sea turtles washed up along Oregon’s beaches in the final days of 2024 due to hypothermic shock, bringing the number of sea turtles that appeared on the state’s shores last year to 17.
Sea turtle found on north Oregon coast was already dead, aquarium says
When sea turtles are found on Oregon or Washington beaches it’s usually due to hypothermia, and they rarely survive, the aquarium said. Those that do live are taken to the Oregon Coast Aquarium or the Seattle Aquarium. When stabilized, the turtle is transferred to a center in California, where it is released back into the wild in warmer waters.
Seaside Aquarium links storms to recent sea turtle death on Oregon Coast
A dead sea turtle was found Monday on Sunset Beach near Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria. The Seaside Aquarium said recent storms from the south likely pushed the turtle into cold waters, leading to its death.
Dead sea turtle washes ashore on north Oregon Coast beach near Seaside
The 40-pound ridley sea turtle was found dead at Sunset Beach near Fort Stevens State Park on the Oregon Coast.
Oregon Coast Sees 40-Pound Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Wash Ashore Deceased Amid Stormy Weather
A dead 40-pound olive ridley sea turtle was found on an Oregon beach, likely due to storm-induced hypothermia.
Sea turtle found dead on Oregon beach amid stormy weather
A 40-pound olive ridley sea turtle was discovered dead on Sunset Beach near Fort Stevens State Park, the Seaside Aquarium reported yesterday afternoon.The org
40-pound sea turtle found dead after washing ashore on Sunset Beach
Seaside Aquarium noted it is often difficult to determine whether sea turtles are alive after they wash ashore.
Turtle Struggling to Breathe Washes up Ashore on a Beach. It’s X-Ray Revealed A Disheartening Truth
Bob was strangling, choking, and looking on the verge of death. The real cause behind his discomfort was revealed only 3 months later.
Sea turtle found dead on Sunset Beach near Astoria
Determining whether a sea turtle is alive or dead when they wash up on the shore can be difficult. In cases of severe hypothermia, turtles may be unresponsive and have a faint hea
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Stranded sea turtle rescued near Oceanside, Oregon
A stranded loggerhead sea turtle was rescued from the rocky shoreline of Short Beach in Tillamook County on Dec. 28.
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Endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle Rescued by Netarts-Oceanside Volunteers in Daring Oregon Beach Operation
Volunteers from the Netarts-Oceanside Fire District in Oregon rescued an endangered Loggerhead sea turtle trapped on rocks, named "Shorty," amid challenging conditions.