Many of you have asked if barnacles are harmful to sea turtles — so we made a video! Watch to find out. | South Carolina Aquarium
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Many of you have asked if barnacles are harmful to sea turtles — so we made a video! Watch to find out. | South Carolina Aquarium
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Watch this lonesome turtle weighed down by barnacles get help from a nearby jet-skier
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🐢 Why do we remove barnacles? 🪸 Barnacles may look harmless, but heavy growth can make it hard for turtles to swim, dive, and feed. Imagine carrying all that extra weight… exhausting! Barnacles are an ectoparasite. There are many types of ectoparasites that can affect sea turtles – some of them benefit the sea turtle, and some of them are parasitic. A heavy burden of barnacles is often indicative of disease. By removing the barnacles, we help lighten the load so turtles can regain their streng
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🐢 Why do we remove barnacles? 🪸 Barnacles may look harmless, but heavy growth can make it hard for turtles to swim, dive, and feed. Imagine carrying all that extra weight… exhausting! Barnacles are an ectoparasite. There are many types of ectoparasites that can affect sea turtles – some of them benefit the sea turtle, and some of them are parasitic. A heavy burden of barnacles is often indicative of disease. By removing the barnacles, we help lighten the load so turtles can regain their streng
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Removing Barnacles, Checking Levels, and Fluids for Some of Our Cold-Stunned Green Sea Turtles 🏥🐢 The sea turtles were Keurig, Lawnmower, Shredder, Crockpot, Blender, Fryer, Lightbulb, Roomba, Vacuum, and Teapot. Additionally, Radio and Toaster had barnacle removals. ❤️‍🩹 Thank you all for the positivity and support! 🙏❤️ #barnacleremoval #barnaclesgonewild #OddlySatisfying #barnacles #seaturtlebarnacles #greenseaturtle #green #greenturtle #seaturtlerescue #turtle #turtlehospital #marathontur
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