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Researchers say they are making progress toward discovering why about half of the green sea turtles in the Indian River Lagoon are covered with tumors.
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More than half of the Indian River Lagoon’s green sea turtles are covered with tumors.
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is prohibiting the take or transport of certain freshwater turtle species.
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Two rehabilitated sea turtles, rescued at different times and locations by the U.S. Coast Guard, have been released off the Florida Keys.
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Florida law prohibits touching, possessing or selling sea turtles, their nests and eggs.
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Wildlife authorities say a virus is behind a die-off of some 300 turtles in the St. Johns River.