Sea Turtle Given the Very First 3D-Printed Shell Brace Is Still Thriving Years Later
Thanks to an innovative solution, a marine creature is getting to live life to the fullest. In 2014, a loggerhead sea turtle was rescued and moved into San Diego's Birch Aquarium after it was found near a power plant in New Jersey. When she arrived at her new home, her health status was concerning. At 74.5 pounds, the creature was severely underweight.