Marion Island's albatross population faces threat from H5N1 bird flu carried by migrating birds.

Marion Island, a South African territory home to half the world's wandering albatrosses, faces a bird flu threat from the H5N1 virus, carried by migrating birds. South Africa's Department has trained personnel to identify the disease, with the first suspected case found in September. The virus, spreading globally since 2021, poses a serious threat to the island's seabirds and mammals. Officials are monitoring the situation closely and developing management protocols.

November 12, 2024
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