Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Divers blamed for spreading abalone virus


The herpes-like virus, called ganglio-neuritis was first detected at a Portland abalone farm early last year.
Dr. Peter Appleford, of Fisheries Australia says it is a nasty virus.
Dr Appleford says divers must not dive in more than one place without thoroughly washing every single piece of their clothing and equipment, otherwise the deadly disease will continue to destroy the abalone industry...read more

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