CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The Texas State Aquarium’s rapid response to the cold-stunning event affecting green sea turtles in Corpus Christi was featured in The New York Times. The article, “Hundreds of Sea Turtles Rescued Off the Gulf Coast Due to Freezing Cold,” highlights the rescue and rehabilitation of over 500 green sea turtles and their care at the Aquarium’s Center for Wildlife Rescue before release.
Read the full article here.
About Texas State Aquarium
The Texas State Aquarium (TSA), the Official Aquarium of the State of Texas, is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) institution that is fully accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Its mission is to engage people with animals, inspire appreciation for our seas and support wildlife conservation. TSA, the largest Aquarium in Texas, cares for over 4,000 animals and has been named the #3 Best Aquarium in North America by USA Today. Learn more at texasstateaquarium.org.
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Texas State Aquarium Contact:
Jennifer Vela
Chief Government Affairs and Marketing Officer
361.653.2655
