Research Plan for Marine Turtle Fibropapilloma. Results of a December 1990 Workshop. Held in Honolulu, Hawaii on December 4-6, 1990

摘要

Green turtles, Chelonia mydas, develop lobulated tumors (fibropapilloma) on their skin, scales, scutes, eyes and surrounding tissues, oral cavities, and viscera. The disease represents a significant threat to the survival of this protected marine turtle species and is cited as the top priority research issue in the draft Hawaiian Sea Turtle Recovery Plan. The overall objective of the research plan is to determine the cause of fibropapilloma, thereby ultimately leading to solutions and effective strategies for containment. The plan identifies the research activities and funding requirements necessary to make substantial progress toward finding the cause of the disease. Sources of funding are not identified in the research plan. The research plan lays out the logical map and conceptual roadwork for success, but efforts must begin immediately to develop the required funding sources.