The CSIC-UNESPA scientific expedition has been underway since last January with the aim of monitoring the presence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI H5N1) in Antarctica.

Affected species include brown skuas, Adélie penguins, snowy sheathbill and Antarctic fur seals. “The benefit of this is that samples don’t need to be sent to a laboratory for testing ...

In February 2024, it was detected on the Antarctic peninsula. Affected species include brown skuas, Adélie penguins, snowy sheathbill and Antarctic fur seals. “The benefit of this is that samples ...

In February 2024, it was detected on the Antarctic peninsula. Affected species include brown skuas, Adélie penguins, snowy sheathbill and Antarctic fur seals. "The benefit of this is that samples ...