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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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Fun Facts About the 10+ Species in our Shark and Ray Touch Tank
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Fun Facts About the 10+ Species in our Shark and Ray Touch Tank
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Glowing Jellies, Growing Jellies: A Look at Jelly Culturing at the Aquarium
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A Salute to Our Mighty Research Vessel: Nereid
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A Salute to Our Mighty Research Vessel: Nereid
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Giving Endangered Freshwater Turtles a Head Start
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The Coolest Things We Saw—and Tasted—in Responsible Seafood at SENA 2025
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The Coolest Things We Saw—and Tasted—in Responsible Seafood at SENA 2025
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Archive Dive: A Look Back at New England Aquarium Over the Years
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Counting Fish Isn’t Just for Kids’ Stories
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Our History and What’s Ahead: Right Whale Research
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Happy Birthday, Trumpet and Amelia! Two Atlantic Harbor Seals Turn 40
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Happy Birthday, Trumpet and Amelia! Two Atlantic Harbor Seals Turn 40
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Inside the Wildlife and Ocean Health Lab
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