Here’s a behind the scenes look at a turtle shell repair. We do not begin this process on intake. We have a series of steps prior to shell repair as it is done in phases. We must be mindful of flystrike and maggot activity prior to sealing the shell. I’m thankful for those who’ve helped us learn this process and for the continuing education courses that allow us to expand our skillset and learn about novel techniques. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME! Thank you for supporting us! Please consider making a

To keep streamlined and clean, a green sea turtle rubs their shell against the coral. By rubbing and scratching against it, they remove algae growth and barnacles and probably get rid of a pesky itch or two. | Shearwater Research