Investigation of Algal Toxins in a Multispecies Seabird Die-Off in the Bering and Chukchi Seas

Van Hemert, Caroline; J. Dusek, Robert; M. Smith, Matthew; Kaler, Robert; Sheffield, Gay; M. Divine, Lauren; J. Kuletz, Kathy; Knowles, Susan; S. Lankton, Julia; Ransom Hardison, D.; Wayne Litaker, R.; Todd Jones, T.; K. Burgess, Hillary; K. Parrish, Julia

doi:10.7589/jwd-d-20-00057

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Investigation of Algal Toxins in a Multispecies Seabird Die-Off in the Bering and Chukchi Seas

Published in Journal of Wildlife Diseases • Mar 25, 2021

Authors:

Caroline Van Hemert

Robert J. Dusek

Matthew M. Smith

Abstract

Between 2014 and 2017, widespread seabird mortality events were documented annually in the Bering and Chukchi seas, concurrent with dramatic reductions of sea ice, warmer than average ocean temperatures, and rapid shifts in marine ecosystems. Among other changes in the marine environment, harmful al...

Subject

Seabird

Domoic acid

Biology

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