Ecowatch: Why did that sea turtle die?

When one of these vibrant sea turtles turn up dead on a beach, field necropsies can discover the true cause of death, which will help with conservation efforts. Worldwide, six of the seven sea turtle species are classified as threatened or endangered due to human actions and lifestyles. — 123rf

THE group of people gather around the corpse on the table, their scalpels poised to make that first cut, their curiosity pricked.

As the sharp edge digs into the flesh releasing a putrid gush of liquid, the men and women lean in closer.