Sea turtles don’t just enjoy the sun, they actually need it. Basking helps them regulate their body temperature and supports digestion. Sun exposure also plays an important role in calcium metabolism and bone health. Without adequate UV and warmth, turtles can develop metabolic bone disease, which weakens their shell and skeleton. Turtles will actively seek out sunny spots when they can, just like our patient Kai, who has parked himself in the patch of sunlight in his tank. You might also notice