Video: Mystery Of The Sea Otter Plague
May 1, 2007 @ 11:01 AM (EST)
Source: Nationalgeographic.com
What is causing many California sea otters to become weak, disoriented, and even unable to eat properly? The answer may hint at trouble for humans too.
For several years the mystery illness has been plaguing the marine mammals. Tests point toward a parasite. And, says Dave Jessup of the California Department of Fish and Game, "the organisms that we're seeing have significant implications for human health."...
Comments
Be the first to add a comment to this article.
You must be logged in to comment.
Related Content
May 25, 2012, 12:42AM
Sample footage and reaction from shooting in the Cenotes more
May 22, 2012, 11:25AM
NA-5DMKIII taken for a spin in Bonaire more
April 12, 2012, 7:15PM
Latest SLR for serious videographers looking for 4K capabilities more
April 10, 2012, 6:52PM
Calling, texting, emailing, surfing, and app-ing not enough for you? Well, now you can use your iPhone to take underwater photos more
April 10, 2012, 11:30AM
Explore various rooms in the Titanic through videos and follow the ship’s journey as it sinks to the bottom of the ocean in this more
Sponsors
Dive Industry News
Participants in PADI Public Safety Diver workshop help recover stolen vehicleDAN Alert Diver magazine now available for Android usersFirst recipient of the Richard A. Hartley Scholarship AnnouncedAtlantis Azores announces new Philippines departures, itinerariesDive Pirates to stage DIVEAPALOOZA this weekend in Texas
What's New
