Eight sea turtles were whisked away to Boca Raton to escape the cold weather in New England—and the Coastal Stewards need the public’s help to name them.
Of course, there will be a Taylor Swift theme. They’re the Eras Tourtles, after all.
The Kemp’s ridley sea turtles—the most endangered species of sea turtles—were flown to The Coastal Stewards Rehab Center at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center from the New England Aquarium in Massachusetts. Since sea turtles are unable to regulate their own body temperature, it was vital that they make it down to warmer temperatures. According to the Coastal Stewards, when it gets too cold for the turtles, they become sluggish and unable to swim—it’s called “cold-stunned.”
To help raise money for their care—their intake alone cost the nonprofit more than $3,000—The Coastal Stewards are inviting the public to make a donation to help choose Taylor Swift-themed names for the eight turtles. Some names available for voting: Sailor Swift, Florence, Folkshore, Clara Slow, Cruel Winter, Lavender Waves, Midnights, Miss Shellicana, and more. Voters can also make their own suggestions.
Click here to make a donation and choose your favorite name.
