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In 2020, a large plastic sack in the ocean became entangled on Maia the turtle’s flipper causing part of it to rot away. (Photo: South African Association for Marine Biological Research)
GREEN TURTLE

‘Swimming sensation’ Maia the Turtle makes it to Mozambique with just one flipper

In 2020, a large plastic sack in the ocean became entangled on her flipper causing part of it to rot away

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read
People’s pollution: Bob the Green Turtle is living up to his name – he’s bobbing along in Cape Town’s aquarium and soon to be released into the sea. (Jean Tresfon/2OceansAquarium)
BOB

Carer swims for Bob the Green Turtle

After being discovered with a belly full of plastic waste, Bob has become an ocean ambassador

  • Sheree Bega
4 min read