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Identify four main water quality parameters that need to be monitored during management of sea turtles. Explain why each water quality parameter needs to be monitored. 

What was the outcome for FP patients with a tumor score of 1 in Stacy’s study?

Enclosure size only needs to consider horizontal space for sea turtles.

What method was used to confirm ChHV5 shedding in tank water?

Analyze the role of environmental enrichment in the wellness of captive sea turtles as described by Dr. Wood. What 4 categories of enrichment are essential, and how should these categories be balanced?

Standard DV and lateral views can provide information on cardiovascular health in sea turtles.

Explain how the immune response is subverted in sea turtles with fibropapillomatosis and the role of viral proteins in this process, per Dr. Donnelly’s lecture. 

Which statement best describes the complexity of the water’s overall condition in caring for sea turtles?

What should be included in the photos taken during the admission process for a washback or hatchling?

Floating sea turtles are at a higher risk of predation.