A 2023 avian flu outbreak decimated a Caspian tern colony on Rat Island and spread to harbor seals, posing a new threat to local wildlife. A 2023 epidemiological study revealed that 56% of a large ...
Scientists survey a seabird colony for signs of HPAI outbreak in early October 2024. This colony was heavily affected in 2023, particularly the terns. Staying vigilant to detect signs of disease is ...