Yesterday we visited the Turtle Hospital. It was very interesting and a little sad. They claim to be the largest turtle hospital in the world and never turn a turtle away. At times they have had over two hundred sea turtles. Many turtles are rehabilitated and released into the wild. Some, though, remain there for their entire lives. One that has been there for almost 30 years is "Bubble Butt". He is so named beacause, after being hit by a fast- moving boat, he formed a large air pocket between his body and shell. The shell becomes deformed and the air pocket prevents him from being able to dive. There is no cure. The turtles with Bubble Butt Syndrome are treated with weights glued to their shells and they cannot be released to the wild. 
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