Wild birds carrying lethal avian influenza have spread it, surprisingly, to eight species of mammals, and now, to seals. McLoganTV visited Long Island's East End, where ocean monitoring is underway.
Beachgoers on a glorious January afternoon on Long Island's East End have their eyes peeled for migrating seals from New England.
Recent seal deaths in the state of Maine have been linked to avian flu in an unusual mortality event."We have a lot of birds that just fly overhead. It's very contagious through tracking fecal matter or other animal fluids," said Long Island Aquarium orinthologist Maggie Seiler. "If the seals are 'hauling out' on the rocks, and gulls and wild birds are sitting there, there could be a potential transfer," Long Island Aquarium curator Joe Yaiullo said.
Experts say do not touch a beached seal and don't allow pets to approach one. There are stiff civil, and even criminal, penalties.
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