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Visitors have been wowed by Myrtle for generations Photo: Vanessa Kahn

Aquarium Celebrity Spotlight: Myrtle the Green Sea Turtle

For 56 years, Myrtle has been the beloved star of the Giant Ocean Tank.

June 11, 2026
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A South African Penguin Rescue Organization Needed Help—Aquarium Staff Answered the Call
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Scientists, Regulators, Industry Talk Right Whales at Seafood Expo
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MCAF: Right Whales that Cross Hemispheres
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