Boeier – Endangered Kemp’s Ridley Turtle Returns to Gulf of Mexico After Trans-Atlantic Rescue
Posted on November 4, 2024
Photo: Dee Brewer - Galveston Island News
A young Kemp’s ridley sea turtle named Boeier will soon return to her Gulf of Mexico home. After traveling thousands of miles from the Netherlands, she will be released on a Galveston beach. Rescued and rehabilitated abroad, Boeier’s return marks a milestone in international conservation efforts to protect this endangered species.