Scientists investigate if a herpes virus is behind the mass deaths of sardines off South Africa

Scientists in South Africa are investigating a herpes virus, pilchard herpesvirus (PHV), as the possible cause of mass sardine deaths along the country's west and south coast. The sardine deaths have also impacted the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station's operations after dead fish clogged a seawater intake.

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