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Scientists investigate herpes virus link to mass sardine deaths off South Africa

Scientists are investigating whether a herpes virus caused mass sardine deaths off South Africa. The supplied report does not confirm the cause or wider human-health effects.

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A confirmed disease-driven collapse of a major fish population could affect marine ecosystems and fisheries.

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  1. Scientists probe whether herpes virus caused mass sardine deaths off South Africa ↗manilatimes.net · Recorded source date: Aug 29, 2026, 7:32 PM UTC

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