Walnut the sea turtle released after successful aquarium rehab

CLEARWATER, Fla. (WWSB) – The Clearwater Marine Aquarium successfully released a juvenile green sea turtle Sept. 11, the 50th release for the CMA sea turtle rehabilitation team.

The turtle, named Walnut, received extensive care from rehabilitation and veterinary teams.

Walnut was found floating near Madeira Beach April 18. Upon arrival, Walnut had a very thin body condition at intake examination with fibropapilloma tumors present…

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