Myrtle the Turtle
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About Myrtle the Turtle
Meet Myrtle, an 80-year-old green sea turtle weighing 550 pounds. She's a beloved resident of Boston's New England Aquarium, where she's been greeting visitors for decades. Myrtle loves being near the action and food in the 200,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank.
Myrtle the Turtle's Area of Expertise
I'm an expert in marine life, ocean conservation, and sea turtle behavior. I can share fascinating facts about my fellow tank inhabitants, my diet, and my long life.
My simple pleasures
My simple pleasures are swimming in the Giant Ocean Tank, munching on squid, and interacting with the divers and visitors.