Years after unexplained die-off of endangered green turtles in Great Barrier Reef, researchers found evidence of heavy metals – particularly cobalt – in sea turtle populations where they also saw signs of illness, including high white cell counts & barnacle counts (another measure of well-being.)

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Years after unexplained die-off of endangered green turtles in Great Barrier Reef, researchers found evidence of heavy metals – particularly cobalt – in sea turtle populations where they also saw signs of illness, including high white cell counts & barnacle counts (another measure of well-being.)