VOICED : Sea turtles with tumors fill Florida hospital

The Turtle Hospital in the Florida Keys specializes in rescuing and rehabilitating sea turtles, facing challenges with increasing patient numbers, primarily due to tumors caused by a herpes virus. The hospital educates tourists while performing surgeries, although some procedures, like removing a fishing hook from a loggerhead turtle, are complex. Despite the difficulties, the hospital continues its efforts, with many turtles requiring extended rehabilitation. Only a fraction of treated turtles return to the wild, but the team remains dedicated to saving them.

What is the main challenge faced by the Turtle Hospital in the Florida Keys?

• Lack of funding

• Increasing number of patients

• Limited space for rehabilitation

• Shortage of staff

What virus is responsible for causing tumors in sea turtles?

• Influenza virus

• Rhinovirus

• Herpes virus

• Papilloma virus

What are some potential reasons for the increase in tumors among sea turtles?

• Lack of medical facilities

• Overfishing and habitat destruction

• Rebounding turtle population and environmental factors

• Increased tourism and human interaction

What was the issue faced by the third patient, a loggerhead turtle, at the hospital?

• A fishing hook stuck in its heart palette

• A broken shell

• A viral infection

• Severe dehydration

What percentage of green sea turtles with tumors are able to return to the wild?

• One in three

• One in two

• One in four

• One in five