NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):

Sea Turtles

Project Title: Improving Recovery of Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Along Cape Cod (MA)

Organization:

Massachusetts Audubon Society, Inc.

Project ID:

0310.24.081959

Description:

Improve response and recovery time for cold-stunned sea turtles during annual stranding events on Cape Cod. Project will increase vehicle, staff, and volunteer management capacity to increase efficiencies in sea turtle recovery, stabilization, and transport to rehabilitation facilities, improving survival rates.

Award Amount:

$69540.58

Location:

Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and surrounding coastal areas (Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and southeastern Massachusetts).