The hook shape of the Cape Cod Bay traps the cold-stunned turtles which are then washed up on the beaches, according to the aquarium.

The volunteers rescued stranded species such as the critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, leatherback turtles, green turtles, and loggerhead turtles.

The Deep said survival rates for the rescued turtles were about 80-90% and that more than 470 of the creatures had been treated at the rescue centre.

Levine said: “I always love working with their incredible team and helping save turtles. I’m always amazed that the turtles are able to survive.”

Clarke said there had been a collective passion among staff.

He added: “It’s amazing to see the network of organisations that work together and share a common goal, to get all these turtles healthy and released.”

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