Myrtle the 100-Year-Old Turtle | Boston News

Meet Myrtle, a 80-to-100-year-old green sea turtle who’s been a resident of the New England Aquarium since 1970—weighing nearly 550 pounds and munching 6.5 pounds of greens daily. Four times a year, divers gently lift her from the water for a full health check: skin scans, shell exams, blood draws, and ultrasounds—all while she gets a satisfying scratch on her keratin shell. These exams aren’t just for comfort; they’re vital for conservation, helping staff treat wild turtles stranded with cold shock. Myrtle, along with her fellow female residents Carolina and Retread, may be stars of the tank, but their care fuels real-world rescue efforts. The team loves what they do—and you’ll feel that passion every time you hear them talk about these gentle giants. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b7939c57f40cfd7