More than 8,000 sea lions have died from bird flu in Antofagasta – En Cancha

Antofagasta has the highest number of sea lion deaths due to strandings, according to data recorded by the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca). Avian Influenza. So far, more than 8,000 bodies have been reported to have washed ashore in the area.

Esteban DonosoThe National Director of Senapesca noted that Antofagasta is leading the way in this worrying situation, followed by Arica, 4,000 cases Registered.Third, there are Tarapacá state has 2,300 cases Registered and ranked fourth is Coquimbo has a record of a thousand strandings.

This shows that 42% of registered cases affected by the infection are located in the Antofagasta region.

According to the latest report from the bureau, at the national level, the total number of sea lion deaths caused by this cause is 18,678. These figures indicate that the phenomenon continues to exceed figures in a normal year.

“The department is responsible for coastal monitoring, registering stranded specimens and coordinating with the municipalities of Tocopia, Mejijones, Antofagasta and Tartar, which are responsible for the removal and final disposal of dead specimens. animals,” said director Pilar Irribarren.According to media reports, the office Hoyx Hoy Antofagasta.

If you see any Stranded, dead or sick specimensthe authorities’ advice is don’t approach and call that number immediately 800 320 032.