Since the outbreak of avian influenza in sea lions935 specimens were found on the coast of Rio Negro, with the largest number in the Punta Bermeja Natural Reserve (ANP), located about 60 kilometers from Viedma.
The figures come from a report provided during a new meeting of the crisis committee Composed of the Secretariat of Environment and Climate Change of Rio Negro, the Ministry of Health, SENASA, the Municipality, the Rio Negro Police Department, the Argentinian Navy Department and the National University of Rio Negro.
After eight weeks of continuous monitoringlists the total number of specimens of one- and two-haired sea lions (Otaria flavescens and Arctocephalus australis) found dead on the coast of the province.
So far, 935 sea lion carcasses have been found. The most cases have been detected in the Punta Bermeja region, with 696.
Remaining deaths There are 62 cases in Islote Lobos, 60 in Pozo Salado-Caleta de Los Loros, 43 in El Cóndor, 26 in Bahía Creek, 22 in San Antonio Este, 14 in San Antonio Oeste, and 12 in Puerto Lobos-Bahía Dorada example.
The trend begins to decline after the eighth weekHowever, the number of dead wolves remains high. The Environment Minister recalled that the public is asked to contact SENASA if they suspect or report affected birds.
This can be done through the nearest local office, using the SENASA notification app for Android devices.send an email to notification@senasa.gob.ar, call 11 5700 5704 or fill in the online form.
return All sectors of society are requested to learn about the situation in a timely manner through official channels. and follow the instructions of the intervening organizational authorities.