Charlotte, a green sea turtle, was hit by a boat back in 2008. This left it with an affliction colloquially referred to as the “bubble butt,” a kind of floating syndrome that makes it impossible for a turtle to dive. Most sea turtles suffering from issues like this simply die at sea, since the condition leaves them stranded at the surface where they can’t forage, sleep, and avoid predators like sharks.

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    12/21/2024 - 12:40 am | View Link
  • Green sea turtle gets relief from “bubble butt” syndrome thanks to 3D printing
    Charlotte, a green sea turtle, was hit by a boat back in 2008. This left it with an affliction colloquially referred to as the “bubble butt,” a kind of floating syndrome that makes it impossible for a ...
    12/20/2024 - 6:25 pm | View Link
  • Sea Turtle with 'Bubble Butt Syndrome' Given Harness to Help with Swimming
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    12/20/2024 - 1:45 pm | View Link
  • Photos: 3D-printed harness helps turtle overcome bubble butt syndrome
    The team at Mystic Aquarium partnered with Formlabs to 3D-print a custom harness to help Charlotte swim more effectively. Bubble butt syndrome, or positive buoyancy syndrome, is typically caused by ...
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    Charlotte, a green sea turtle at Connecticut's Mystic Aquarium, wears a custom 3D-printed prosthetic harness on his backside.
    12/18/2024 - 7:44 am | View Link
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