As part of his annual care regimen, one of the Aquarium’s rescued Green Sea Turtles, Oscar, is shifted to a specially designed outdoor system during the summer months. There, he can reap the many health benefits of exposure to sunlight.
Recently, the weather in Chattanooga remained sufficiently warm to greenlight the start of this months-long pool party. Thanks to a lot of experience and prep work, moving this 161-pound reptilian heartthrob was smooth sailing for the Aquarium’s care team!