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6. It could play a role, but ultimately it's the viral infection

Sun Feb 7, 2016, 08:38 PM

Feb 2016

If the COREXIT has weakened their immune systems, along with warmer ocean waters due to El Nino, it could hasten the spread of the disease.

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Sea turtles with tumors fill Florida hospital [View all] WhiteTara Feb 2016 OP

Maybe the COREXIT BP used in the GoM is doing its thing. eom Mika Feb 2016 #1

oh, that is a good point! WhiteTara Feb 2016 #2

I'm in SE Floriduh. I don't eat seafood anymore. Mika Feb 2016 #3

I'm in complete agreement with you there. cwydro Feb 2016 #5

It could play a role, but ultimately it's the viral infection NickB79 Feb 2016 #6

Awww. Poor turtles. Thanks to the people who are helping them Liberal_in_LA Feb 2016 #4