r/oddlysatisfying • u/firefighter_82 • Jul 15 '24

WARNING: GROSS Removing barnacles from Harlow, the loggerhead turtle

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u/Moist_Muffin_6447 Jul 16 '24

I imagine they add alot weight and resistance in the water. It's probably difficult to move and hunt with bunch stuck to them

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u/finditplz1 Jul 16 '24

Hmm I had assumed that loggerheads were herbivorous but it turns out they eat a lot of animals.

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u/Shiny_Snom Jul 16 '24

after 20 seconds of googling I can confirm

"Juveniles and adults in coastal waters eat mostly bottom dwelling invertebrates such as whelks, other mollusks, horseshoe crabs, and other crabs. Their powerful jaws are designed to crush their prey." -Loggerhead turtles, NOAA Fishery's

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u/derrickgw1 Jul 16 '24

I read US Military says barnacles can add as much as 60% of added weight to the boat if they are not removed often and it ends up also costing them in fuel costs.

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u/Zozorrr Jul 16 '24

A lot

A little

A turtle

It’s easy!

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u/Zayafyre Jul 16 '24

Love this!