Post by Ronel Jit (MSc, PGD, BSc Environmental Science)

Environmental, Biosecurity, Human–Wildlife Conflict & Aviation Wildlife Risk Specialist | Operational Policy, Compliance & Program Design | Principal Environmental Scientist & Ops Manager

Are stranded giant petrels really "out of range" or are we misunderstanding their natural ecology? In this article, I explain why understanding the normal movements and behaviour of giant petrels and other pelagic seabirds is critical to interpreting Australia's H5N1 avian influenza situation. The piece explores how ecology, surveillance, and evidence-based investigation not assumptions should guide Australia's biosecurity response. Click on the article for the full discussion and detailed analysis. #H5N1 #AvianInfluenza #Biosecurity #WildlifeHealth #DiseaseEcology #Seabirds #GiantPetrels #OneHealth #MarineEcology #Conservation #WildlifeSurveillance #Ornithology #Australia #EmergingDiseases #ScienceCommunication

Post content