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Sea Turtle's Amazing Journey By Sea And By Air

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All of the species of sea turtles that inhabit the oceans are threatened or endangered.

Pollution, poachers, predators and fishing gear can all be dangers. So can cold water.

Today, a story of how one sea turtle — Biscuits — escaped certain death in the cold waters of New England thanks to the New England Aquarium and the generosity of one airplane pilot.

From the Here & Now Contributors Network, Vicki Croke of WBUR explains.

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This segment aired on March 31, 2014.

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