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24 Aug · 08:58 Community
Australian-Linked Virus Suspected in Sardine Deaths

Scientists investigating the mysterious deaths of sardines along South Africa’s coast are increasingly focusing on pilchard herpesvirus (PHV) after testing detected high levels of the virus in affected…

by Staff Writer
14 Aug · 19:24 Community
Sardine Virus Sparks West Coast Mortality Investigation

Laboratory sequencing has confirmed the presence of pilchard herpesvirus (PHV) genetic material in sardines following a mass mortality event along South Africa’s West Coast. The Department of Forestry,…

by Staff Writer