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Staff withdrawal threatens wildlife disease surveillance on Macquarie Island

Australia's Macquarie Island lies deep in the Southern Ocean, about 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) southeast of Tasmania. This World Heritage-listed sanctuary is a haven for species such as elephant and fur seals, penguins, albatrosses and petrels, and a key site for wildlife researchers.

Staff withdrawal threatens wildlife disease surveillance on Macquarie Island

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