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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