# Rescued sea turtle Pancake released on Coney Island beach Endangered Kemp's ridley turtle returns to the ocean - **Source:** [Popular Science](https://brifing.si/source/cc3d313a-759c-4802-b881-fc8585f35ef9) - **Published:** 2026-07-23 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/4242f98d-fb1b-4f98-84fd-1440683fcd72 ## Pancake's release On the famous Coney Island beach in New York, Pancake, an endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, was released back into the Atlantic Ocean. A crowd cheered the turtle on with handmade signs. ## Conservation success Pancake's release is seen as a major conservation success for endangered species. After a population crash in the 1970s, international conservation efforts have helped the species rebound. ## Rehabilitation process Pancake was found suffering from cold shock in Massachusetts in November 2022. After treatment at the New England Aquarium, the turtle was transferred to a rehabilitation center in New York for a seven-month recovery. ## Satellite tracking A satellite tag attached to Pancake's shell will allow scientists to track the turtle's migration path and movements. This provides crucial data for the conservation of the species. ## Kemp's ridley turtles Kemp's ridley sea turtles are the smallest sea turtle species. They inhabit the East Coast of America and can weigh up to 70 to 100 pounds when fully grown. ## Importance of conservation Pancake's release highlights the critical importance of conserving endangered species. Every individual saved represents a significant step forward for the future of the species. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.popsci.com/environment/pancake-sea-turtle-released-new-york/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._