The New York Marine Rescue Center is proud to announce the successful rehabilitation and release of “Pegasus”, an adult loggerhead who was transferred to NYMRC in May from National Aquarium in Baltimore.

“Pegasus” was originally reported stranded on June 4, 2024, at Assateague National Park in Maryland and was brought to National Aquarium in Baltimore for treatment. Upon assessment, she was found to have been experiencing buoyancy issues due to a suspected vessel strike.

During her rehabilitation in Baltimore, specialized weights were used to help her overcome floating challenges and regain muscle strength. As her recovery progressed, Pegasus required a larger tank to better monitor her buoyancy and swimming abilities — and that’s where NYMRC stepped in.

In May of 2025, “Pegasus” was transferred from National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD, to NYMRC in Riverhead, NY. In her time with NYMRC, she has continued her recovery. Thanks to the dedicated teams at both National Aquarium and NYMRC, she is now ready to return to the ocean.

Before her release, NYMRC Executive Director Maxine Montello will equip Pegasus with a satellite tag to track her post-release movements and provide valuable data on her behavior and movement behavior.

We are so happy to help our colleagues in Baltimore with this unique case and to play a role in giving Pegasus a second chance,” said Maxine Montello. “Tracking Pegasus will help us learn more about the long-term outcomes of rehabilitated sea turtles and the challenges they face after returning to the wild.”

This release marks another milestone in NYMRC’s ongoing mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and release marine animals in need — and to support broader conservation and research efforts across the region.

Release Date: Tuesday, September 23rd

Release Time: Promptly at 6 pm

Location: 90 Dune Road, Hampton Bays, NY 11946 (Ocean side)

About the New York Marine Rescue Center:

The New York Marine Rescue Center is a rescue and rehabilitation organization that promotes marine conservation. Our mission is to preserve and protect the marine environment through conservation efforts including rescue, rehabilitation, education and research. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are the primary responders for sick or injured seals, sea turtles, dolphins, porpoises and small toothed whales, and maintain the only marine mammal and sea turtle rehabilitation center in New York State

www.nymarinerescue.org

About the National Aquarium:

The National Aquarium is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect people with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planet. Our compelling exhibits, science-based education programs and hands-on field initiatives engage more than 1.2 million people annually. One of the top three aquariums in the United States and the largest paid cultural attraction in Maryland, the Aquarium generates more than $430 million annually in economic impact to the state. For more information on the National Aquarium, visit www.aqua.org.

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