The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: United States (contiguous)
Organization / Project Name: Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation - Stranding Response Program
Website: https://virginiaaquarium.com/
Description: Working out of the Aquariums' "Darden Marine Animal Conservation Center", the Stranding Response Program answers calls for injured stranded marine animals across Virginia beaches. Each year the program aids cold stunned turtles, hooked turtles including postmortem investigations on deceased animals.
Species of focus: Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea), Kemp’s ridleys (Lepidochelys kempii), Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata), Loggerheads (Caretta caretta), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): No
Primary Areas of Work: Stranding response, Rescue and rehabilitation, In water research