Tag: sea lions death

• Thursday, October 12th 2023 - 07:53 UTC

  Avian Flu: Uruguay admits burying 400 sea lions; but a similar number tested positive

  

  Uruguay has admitted that some 400 sea lions have died and have been buried in two meters deep graves, taking into account very special sanitary conditions to avoid contagion of the H5 virus or avian flu.

• Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 - 08:49 UTC

  Sea lions in Necochea died of avian flu?

  

  Argentine authorities are investigating whether the death of around 40 sea lions inside the port terminal of Necochea / Quequén was due to an outbreak of avian flu, it was reported Tuesday. A colony of about 400 sea lions is usually to be found there.

• Monday, November 24th 2014 - 07:03 UTC

  Peru investigating the death of 500 sea lions found on a northern beach

  

  Peru is investigating the deaths of some 500 sea lions found on a beach on its northern coastline. The local governor has accused fishermen of poisoning the mammals, which usually come close to the shore looking for food.