The ecological crisis no one is talking about – IAATO
Unless you’ve you been tuning in to some of the more erudite media channels, you probably have no idea about the crisis unfolding in polar and sub-polar regions. The cruise companies certainly are not talking about it.
So, what am I talking about? It’s avian influenza caused by the circulating H5N1 subtype of the virus, aka High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), first reported in the wider Antarctic region as far back as 2022 and now likely widespread.
The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), instituted enhanced biosecurity protocols for the 2022/23 season in order to mitigate spread of the disease.
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