You might be wondering how you can help if you spot a turtle washed up on UK shores.
There are a number of steps that we advise you to take:
- Contact the Marine Strandings Network on 0345 201 2626
- Put a slightly damp towel or piece of clothing over the turtle
- If instructed by the Strandings team, transport them to where requested
- If transporting a turtle, do not adjust the temperature in your cars, or do anything else to change the temperature of the turtle
We have a dedicated hotline at SEA LIFE Brighton for any urgent turtle rescue advise, if the above steps are not possible to take - 07860502037