Microplastics in grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) intestines: Are they associated with parasite aggregations?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.06.014
Abstract: Between 2012 and 2015, 13 grey seals were recovered from trammel nets targeting monkfish and rays off the south coast of Ireland. Incidence and distribution of microplastics were investigated along the intestines of bycaught seals.… read more here.
Keywords: microplastics grey; intestines associated; grey seal; grypus intestines ... See more keywords
Detection of Novel Poxvirus from Gray Seal (Halichoerus grypus), Germany
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2906.221817
Abstract: We detected a novel poxvirus from a gray seal (Halichoerus grypus) from the North Sea, Germany. The juvenile animal showed pox-like lesions and deteriorating overall health condition and was finally euthanized. Histology, electron microscopy, sequencing,… read more here.
Keywords: seal halichoerus; gray seal; poxvirus; halichoerus grypus ... See more keywords