Despite being identified in 1938, many aspects of the pathogenesis and epidemiology of
fibropapillomatosis (FP) in marine turtles are yet to be fully uncovered. Current knowledge …

Due to the interconnectedness of aquatic ecosystems through the highly effective marine
and atmospheric transport routes, all aquatic ecosystems are potentially vulnerable to …

Tumors are usually classified into two main categories–benign or malignant, with much
more attention being devoted to the second category given that they are usually associated …

Generally unseen and infrequently measured, submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) can
transport potentially large loads of nutrients and other land-based contaminants to coastal …

Environmental contaminants have been suggested as a possible cause of
fibropapillomatosis (FP) in green sea turtles. In turn, a reduced concentration of serum …

Important foraging and nesting habitats for Caribbean green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas)
exist within the Mesoamerican Reef System in the Mexican Caribbean. During the last 25 …

Untreated and minimally treated wastewater discharged into the environment have the
potential to adversely affect groundwater dependent ecosystems and nearshore marine …

Wildlife populations are under intense anthropogenic pressures, with the geographic range
of many species shrinking, dramatic reductions in population numbers and undisturbed …

Simple Summary In the last few decades, sea turtles have been threatened by a disease
called Fibropapillomatosis. Infection causes the growth of several tumors which can prevent …

Simple Summary In a fast-changing world, it is highly important to consider the possible
consequences of human-driven effects that can alter natural ecosystems. In this review, we …