2023 Guanabara Bay sea turtle health improves with local environmental cleanup efforts.

Researchers report that sea turtles in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro, are experiencing health improvements after suffering from fibropapillomatosis, a tumor disease affecting their mobility and feeding. This positive change is linked to local authorities' environmental cleanup efforts, which have improved water quality. Although ongoing research continues, the significant health recovery observed since 2023 highlights the impact of these conservation initiatives on endangered sea turtle species.

September 02, 2024
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