CellBioNewsJan 29, 2023

New #virus discovered in #whales, #dolphins across Pacific.

#circovirus #BWCV

https://phys.org/news/2023-01-virus-whales-dolphins-pacific.html

New virus discovered in whales, dolphins across Pacific

A novel virus, potentially fatal to whales and dolphins, has been discovered by researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi Health and Stranding Lab. Prior to its discovery in 10 whale and dolphin host species across the Pacific, the virus was found in only a single marine mammal worldwide, a Longman's beaked whale stranded on Maui in 2010. The findings are published in Frontiers in Marine Science.

Phys.org
Just Your Luck, You'll SurviveJan 27, 2023

Virus found in whales and dolphins across the Pacific

“We were surprised to find just how many different species and how many animals overall were infected with BWCV, with 50% of the animals testing positive for this virus,”

#virus #whales #dolphins #sealife #circovirus

https://www.khon2.com/local-news/virus-found-in-whales-and-dolphins-across-the-pacific/

Virus found in whales and dolphins across the Pacific

A virus that could be fatal to dolphins and whales was recently discovered by University of Hawaii and Stranding Lab researchers.

KHON2
Scientific FrontlineJan 26, 2023
The discovery of beaked #whale #circovirus (#BWCV) in #whales and #dolphins expands the knowledge of #marine mammal species that can become #infected with the #disease.
#MarineBiology #Virology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2023/01/mb01262301.html
New virus discovered in whales, dolphins across the Pacific

A novel virus, potentially fatal to whales and dolphins