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Threats to the Marine Environment
Fibropapilloma Virus - Sea turtle Tumors
Green Sea Turtles at certain locations in Hawaii develop tumors
internally & externally due to the Fibropapilloma virus. The
condition often hampers the ability to see, feed or swim, eventually
causing death. It is suspected to be linked to water pollution.
http://www.turtles.org/tumour.htm
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