Publications by authors named "Valeria Falabella"
Article Synopsis
- H5N1 high pathogenicity avian influenza has caused significant deaths among marine mammals in South America, particularly highlighted by an outbreak affecting southern elephant seals in Argentina in October 2023.
- Comprehensive genomic analysis reveals a distinct clade of H5N1 viruses found in both seals and terns, showing similarities with viruses from other South American countries.
- Findings indicate a potential for mammal-to-mammal transmission of H5N1, raising concerns about its adaptability to mammals and possible impacts on wildlife, human health, and livestock globally.
Primary production hotspots in the marine environment occur where the combination of light, turbulence, temperature and nutrients makes the proliferation of phytoplankton possible. Satellite-derived surface chlorophyll-a distributions indicate that these conditions are frequently associated with sharp water mass transitions named "marine fronts". Given the link between primary production, consumers and ecosystem functions, marine fronts could play a key role in the production of ecosystem services (ES).
View Article and Find Full Text PDF