Sub-Antarctic Research Base Evacuated Over Bird Flu Threat to Seals
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Australia is evacuating all staff from its Macquarie Island research station after forecasts of a lethal H5 bird flu outbreak threaten the island’s elephant seals, with pup mortality potentially as high as 90%. About 24 inhabitants will depart, and RSV Nuyina will collect personnel in late September or October. No active seal-control measures will be pursued due to remoteness, though successful invasive species eradication on the island is expected to aid future seal recovery.
Topics:health#australian-antarctic-division#bird-flu#elephant-seals#evacuation#macquarie-island#science
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