New bionic fin gives turtle real “freedom”

A disabled green sea turtle named Hofesh (“freedom” in Hebrew) can now swim again thanks to industrial design student Shlomi Gez. Shlomi built Hofesh a dual fin based on the design of Lockheed Martin’s supersonic F-22 ‘Raptor’ jet fighter.
http://www.jpost.com/Enviro-Tech/WATCH-Israeli-innovation-gives-Freedom-the-turtle-a-new-lease-on-life-348234
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQbTKDO8r9o

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