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- Scientists detected cetacean morbillivirus in humpback whales in northern Norway using drones to collect samples, marking the first Arctic identification.
- The study, led by Helena Costa, a veterinarian, shows the virus is circulating in northern ecosystems.
- Cetacean morbillivirus is highly infectious among marine mammals and has caused outbreaks globally.
- Some infected animals show no symptoms, while others develop severe health issues, highlighting surveillance gaps in the Arctic.
