Could human cancer treatments be the key to saving sea turtles from a disfiguring tumor disease?
(PHYSorg.com Biology)

Sea turtles` reality is very different than the fun-loving, playful way they`re depicted in popular movies such as `Finding Nemo.` Far from being carefree, sea turtles across the globe are heavily burdened by debilitating soft-tissue tumors. All seven species of sea turtle found in the Earth`s oceans are classified as vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered - and they`re all affected by these tumors. They inhibit the animals` vision, feeding and movement. Combined with other human-caused environmental problems, the growths threaten sea turtles` very existence.