Scientists probe whether herpes virus caused mass sardine deaths off South Africa
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-08-30 04:29 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Health, Africa, World News
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JOHANNESBURG — Scientists in South Africa are investigating why masses of sardines have washed up dead or dying along parts of the country's west and south coast — and if a herpes virus detected in the fish is responsible.
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