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H5N1 bird flu kills more than 50 skuas in first Antarctica wildlife die off #Antarctica

H5N1 bird flu kills more than 50 skuas in first Antarctica wildlife die off
For the first time, deadly H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed as the cause of a wildlife die-off in Antarctica, killing more than 50 skuas during the 2023–2024 summers. Researchers on an Antarctic expedition found the virus ravaging these powerful seabirds, with some suffering severe neurological symptoms—twisted necks, circling behavior, and even falling from the sky. While penguins and fur seals were examined, skuas emerged as the primary victims, especially on Beak Island, where a mass die…

If you are remotely interested in #Antarctica , #ClimateChange and #SeaLevelRise, check out the latest brilliant @… contribution on how the risk of crossing a tipping point varies per basin
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-025-02554-0

On the subject of joys and problems of fieldwork, flight to Antarctica delayed by 24 hours.
At least I'll be able to clear my inbox I suppose ..
#iQ2300 expedition has actually been in the field a couple of weeks already - you can follow our progress and all the complex logistics around working #Antarctica as well as the joys and problems of #Fieldwork on the expedition blog:  
https://www.polar.se/en/expeditions/iq2300-202526/

Leaving Antarctica with computers full of data, notebooks full of notes numbers and just about as much kit as we brought ( some waste for correct disposal). Travelling out via the gobsmacking #WhiteDesert.
#Antarctica, you've been wonderful, who knows when we'll meet again... #iQ2300

The #iQ2300 expedition has actually been in the field a couple of weeks already - you can follow our progress and all the complex logistics around working #Antarctica as well as the joys and problems of #Fieldwork on the expedition blog:
https://www.polar.se/en/expeditions/iq2300-202526/

Our friends and @… collaborators in #Ukraine are featured in this documentary (that looks wonderful, alas this is only the trailer) about their work in #Antarctica. (Enable auto-translate on sub titles to appreciate in full).
https://youtu.be/eG5xYx11hh8?si=VV-k9tYCTY4EHKPt

Not to mention how are we supposed to sleep with this going on outside under the midnight sun...
#iQ2300 #Antarctica #Fieldwork

Many thanks to Finnarp at #AboaStation for inviting us to surely the nicest most exclusive film festival I've ever attended. Some very thought-provoking films and a delightful evening, looking forward to round 2 tomorrow of #Antarctica's only Film Festival:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/238378545950/posts/10161790659455951/

Whilst waiting for weather to clear would love to spend some time prepping Loops/peertube clips, editing together music, text etc with some very short videos I've shot (very roughly -> don't expect BBC style nature documentaries), while in the middle of fieldwork.
EDIT: I just discovered @… have added creator mode to the @… app! Awesome work - will test it out right now. If it works from #Antarctica, guess it will work anywhere?
What are your recommendations for easy lightweight ideally #FOSS apps for video editing on an android phone? Don't mind paying but privacy is essential...
#HiveMind #FediRecommends

Also on the #iQ2300 expedition and posting in the fediverse is @… - an early #FF for more #Antarctic #FieldPhotos
#iceSheet beyond.
#iQ2300 #Antarctica #FieldworkPhoto #OceanIceEU #PRECISEnnf