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Sub-Antarctic and Antarctic Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 Monitoring Project
Sub-Antarctic and Antarctic Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 Monitoring Project
Antarctic Wildlife at Heightened Risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreaks
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Quantarctica 3 Released
The Norwegian Polar Institute is proud to announce the release of Quantarctica 3, the latest version of its free, cross-platform compilation of GIS software and high-quality Antarctic scientific data. Quantarctica 3, designated a SCAR Product in 2014, is the result of a two-year dedicated development effort. Thanks to the work of the Quantarctica Project Team,…
First evidence of Avian flu in Antarctic Giant Petrels
17 March 2017: Sampling of 299 Southern Giant Petrel in Antarctica has revealed the first evidence of avian influenza virus H4N7 for this species in one of the samples. Viral connections between North America and the Antarctic Peninsula were evidenced through the genetic similarity of the sequenced virus. A geolocator was retrieved from the individual…
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Amanda is the Director of Environment and Science Coordination at IAATO. Her role is to support IAATO in meeting environmental obligations arising from its mission, the Antarctic Treaty System and other international agreements. This includes coordinating research and monitoring efforts, and citizen science. Amanda attends the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting with IAATO which is an…