
Trends in Ecology & Evolution, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses are increasingly spreading between birds and mammals globally, with sporadic transmission to humans. With recent emergence in Antarctica, traditional animal capture testing approaches have proven challenging logistically impractical. Without reference laboratories the region, responses slow few samples will ever be collected or tested from local outbreaks due lack of infrastructure. We call for development innovative data collection strategies that can deployed a diverse range sample types rapid, field-forward characterization. Policy shifts enhanced biosecurity protocols required protect Antarctic biodiversity, we advocate global coordination strengthened collaborations national programs, tour operators, scientists establish 'smart surveillance' network.
Language: Английский