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Washington State University

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Researchers were able to respond early to the outbreak of avian flu among Caspian terns in 2023, thanks to the reports from local volunteers and kayaking guides. The event was the first major outbreak of H5N1 among marine wildlife in the region. An estimated 56% of the breeding colony was lost.

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Katherine Haman, Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

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