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environment1 year ago•2 min saved

Seals' Survival Tactics: Choosing Icebergs Amid Melting Challenges

Research presented at the American Geophysical Union's annual meeting reveals that harbor seals in Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park choose icebergs based on their speed, with slower-moving ones preferred during pupping season for stability and faster ones during molting season for feeding opportunities. The study highlights the impact of the advancing Johns Hopkins glacier on seal habitats and underscores the importance of interdisciplinary research to understand climate change effects on tidewater glacier fjord ecosystems. Meanwhile, climate change poses a significant threat to these environments, with potential warming of 3.6°F in many regions.

via Gizmodo|

#climatechange #environment #glacierbay

environment1 year ago•4 min saved

Bird Flu Ravages WA Wildlife, Affecting Terns and Seals

An outbreak of bird flu has devastated a colony of Caspian terns on Rat Island near Port Townsend, Washington, killing over half of the adult birds and many chicks. The virus also affected harbor seals in the area, causing severe brain inflammation. The study, published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science, highlights the varied impact of bird flu on different species. The outbreak is part of a larger resurgence of the H5N1 virus in Washington, affecting both wildlife and poultry, with some human cases reported, though the risk to the general public remains low.

via The Seattle Times|

#birdflu #caspianterns #environment