Hematology of East Pacific green turtles (Chelonia mydas) in the Southern Gulf of California, Mexico: reference intervals of healthy turtles and intra-population comparisons.

East Pacific green turtles (Chelonia mydas) inhabit tropical and subtropical waters along the western coast of the Americas. This population uses the Gulf of California, Mexico, as a primary area for feeding and refuge, where they face various stressors. This study aimed to establish hematological reference intervals for healthy green turtles in this area (n = 326), as well as evaluate seasonal variations in blood parameters and compare values between healthy turtles and individuals affected by fibropapillomatosis (n = 25).