Something strange is happening to sea turtles in the Florida Keys, and scientists and conservationists are working together to understand why.
Stranded green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) in the Southernmost island chain in the United States are showing high rates of internal and external tumors — 51.5% to be exact. This is more than double the 22.6 percent incidence rate for green sea turtles in Florida overall.
Sea Turtles in the Florida Keys Have High Tumor Rates. Are Humans to Blame? - EcoWatch
Stranded green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) in the Southernmost island chain in the United States are showing high rates of internal and external tumors — 51.5% to be exact. This is more than double the 22.6 percent incidence rate for green sea turtles in Florida overall.
Sea Turtles in the Florida Keys Have High Tumor Rates. Are Humans to Blame? - EcoWatch