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flag Over 70 sea turtles have died in Australia’s Port Stephens since August, with no cause yet identified.

flag Over 70 sea turtles have died in Port Stephens, Australia, since August, with no confirmed cause. flag At least 32 were found dead or sick with symptoms like bleeding eyes and skin loss, and about 40 more were brought to a treatment center. flag Only one juvenile, Spearow, remains alive as of October 16, showing slight improvement after methylene blue treatment but with less than a 10% survival chance. flag Officials from multiple agencies are investigating possible causes including toxins, climate change, and freshwater contamination, but no single trigger has been identified. flag The illness has caused rapid deterioration, and researchers lack baseline data for effective treatment. flag Authorities say answers may come by December and urge the public to report sick turtles without intervening.

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