APOLLO BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center received six endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles from Massachusetts.

The six sea turtles started their journey to Apollo Beach after they were rescued from cold waters off the Massachusetts coast.

According to the Florida Aquarium, the turtles are receiving life-saving care after becoming incapacitated by cold-stunning.

The National Marine Life Center and New England Aquarium in Massachusetts rescued and triaged 33 turtles that were suffering from dangerously low body temperatures.

The sea turtles that have been rescued have been flown out to different facilities across the country to ensure they are getting the care they need. Some of the centers include the Florida Aquarium, centers in Georgia, and Orlando.

A nonprofit organization, Turtles Fly Too, transported the six sea turtles to Tampa International Airport, where they were given to the Florida Aquarium’s expert sea turtle biologists, the Florida Aquarium said.

Cold-stunning is when sea turtles in the Northeast are exposed to cold water temperatures for a longer period of time which can lead to immobility and other life-threatening conditions, according to the Florida Aquarium.

Sea Turtles who have been exposed to cold water temperatures for a long time are often found floating or stranded on the beach and could have another medical issue.