A LARGE LOGGERHEAD TURTLE IS PLACED ON A MAT TO BE CLEANED FROM ALGAE BUILD UP ON HIS SHELL AT THE WORLD'S ONLY TURTLE HOSPITAL. THE WORLDS ONLY TURTLE HOSPITAL TAKES IN MANY TURTLE PATIENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN INJURED OR DAMAGED BY BOAT PROPELLORS, PLASTIC BAGS, CARS AND FISHING NETS. THEY TREAT THE INJURED TURTLES AND THEN RELEASE THEM BACK INTO THE WILD. JACKSONVILLE, USA. PICTURE:

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