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Sea Birds Along Mexico Pacific Coast Dying of Starvation attributed to El Nino

 06/22/2023



A range of marine birds including seagulls, pelicans and shearwaters are dying along the Northern Pacific coast of Mexico.  Examination of birds eliminated avian influenza and mortality observed is attributed to starvation associated with a developing El Nino. This results in a decline in costal fish populations as the only nutrient source for marine birds descends to deeper and colder water where plankton is available.