The turtles were among those released after the mammoth months - long oil spill . They are now healthy , and the habitat is recovering , they say . `` Six months ago , it was nearly impossible to imagine this day would ever come , '' said Ron Forman , the Audubon Nature Institute 's CEO and president . Experts say the release is further proof that the Gulf waters are safe .
The turtles were among those released after the mammoth months - long oil spill . They are now healthy , and the habitat is recovering , they say . Experts say the release is further proof that the Gulf waters are safe .