The New England Aquarium's rescue team is on an East Coast endangered species express, bringing around 50 rescued sea turtles to Florida for release. Stay tuned right here for more pictures and information about the Sea Turtle Trek, follow us Facebook and be sure to track #SeaTurtleTrek on Twitter, Tumblr, Google+ and Instagram.

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While you were snuggly in your bed, the Sea Turtle Trek team was cruising down the East Coast. They met up with folks from the Virginia Aquarium last night. Here are a couple pictures from the hand-off—even more turtles joined the trek!

An all-important hand-off. This turtle is now bound for release in Florida!

Precious cargo!

Kerry from the Aquarium (left) helps get turtles turtles from the Virginia Aquarium settled for the trip.

Late night photo op, and yes, most folks are still smiling!