Bird flu detected in elephant seal on remote Macquarie Island
Bird flu has been detected in a southern elephant seal and kelp gull on Macquarie Island, a remote wildlife sanctuary between Tasmania and Antarctica. Tasmania's environment minister called it the first recorded H5 detection in a marine mammal in the state. Authorities fear up to 90 percent of seal pups could die, as happened on nearby Heard Island over summer.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 05:48 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 06:02 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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