The primary studies from Pelican Level in Namibia say ‘it appears like a conflict zone on the market’ because the Namibian Dolphin Undertaking (NDP) crew arrived on the website to search out over 400 Cape fur seal carcasses.
The west coast of South Africa and Namibia has been experiencing mass seal die-offs at colonies since September 2021. The NDP commented that there was a washout of crustaceans and fish close to Walvis Bay that will have been brought on by dangerous algae.
When the NDP crew documented the carcasses, they famous that the seal pups don’t appear to be affected by malnutrition or any results of air pollution however their finest guess is that it’s an publicity to a biotoxin from their mom’s milk.
They’ve nonetheless recognized parallels to the seal mortality occasions of 2021. They are going to be conducting extra sampling to find out the trigger.
The NDP crew has requested public assist with donations, as they don’t have devoted funds for seal analysis, however want the help of the general public to know what’s happening alongside the coast of South Africa and Namibia.
Learn: Cape fur seal mortality occasion on South Africa’s west coast
For these ready and keen to assist, donate right here. They’re additionally asking members of the general public to report seal carcasses or uncommon deaths of marine life with the date and site to [email protected]
Footage: C Kovalcsik/ Namibian Dolphin Undertaking
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