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This is a sea turtle that was brought into my work at Eastern Carolina Veterinary Referral. This turtle was found on the beaches of Wrightsville, NC. There is an epidemic effecting the sea turtles in North Carolina that is causing their shells to deteriorate. This sea turtle has made her home at the Topsail Sea Turtle Hospital. Sea turtles are under extreme threat due to the pollution that is in the ocean. I believe this is a loggerhead sea turtle or a green sea turtle. These animals play an important role in marine ecosystems. They graze on sea grass, control sponge populations, transport nutrients, and consume jellyfish. All of these attributes work together to maintain the health of the ocean. Take this as little cry of help from the sea turtles! They're in need of humans attention to help keep their habitat clean and safe.
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This is a sea turtle that was brought into my work at Eastern Carolina Veterinary Referral. This turtle was found on the beaches of Wrightsville, NC. There is an epidemic effecting the sea turtles in North Carolina that is causing their shells to deteriorate. This sea turtle has made her home at the Topsail Sea Turtle Hospital. Sea turtles are under extreme threat due to the pollution that is in the ocean. I believe this is a loggerhead sea turtle or a green sea turtle. These animals play an important role in marine ecosystems. They graze on sea grass, control sponge populations, transport nutrients, and consume jellyfish. All of these attributes work together to maintain the health of the ocean. Take this as little cry of help from the sea turtles! They're in need of humans attention to help keep their habitat clean and safe.