KIRO-TV (with video; Seattle, July 12) — Over the past 15 years, a shell disease has emerged that is affecting more than 80% of the wild western pond turtle population. This disease causes shell lesions and can lead to lowered fitness and death. The U. of I. and Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium are researching the disease from a microbial and pathological perspective to understand its origin and the role environmental factors might play
