When she arrived at her new home, her health status was concerning.
At 74.5 pounds, the creature was severely underweight.
On top of that, she had a hole in her shell that was causing further damage.
Together, they created a first-of-its-kind 3D-printed brace for her shell.
Now, six years later, the creature and its carers continue to reap the benefits of this invention.
To check that everything works and she is in good shape, the turtle recently had her annual checkup.
We scrubbed her shell, got some new measurements and even collected a blood sample!
the aquarium teamsharedon Instagram.
After a clean bill of health, she’s moved back home, the team added.
Considered very charismatic and great ambassador animals, sea turtles are crucial for conservation and advocacy.
Together, they created a first-of-its-kind 3D-printed brace to fix a gap on her shell.
The turtle recently underwent her yearly checkup and has a clean bill of health.
