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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