Blade, a Kemp's ridley sea turtle, first came to the National Aquarium in 2013 with a bad case of hypothermia. From infections to limb pain, Blade has persevered through a lot in the last year, but we're happy to report that he is finally ready to journey back into the Atlantic's warm waters!
Want to help our Animal Rescue team give turtles like blade a second chance at life out in the big blue? Visit aqua.org/rescue.
Film produced by Chris Mattle & David Coffey. Images via New England Aquarium.
