What's killing South Africa's seals?
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Thousands of emaciated seals are washing up along the Cape coast. With other species showing similar signs of stress, researchers are looking for answers.
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What's killing South Africa's seals?
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Science and Nature — Barry Christianson
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Opinion: Some fishing deals in West Africa make little economic sense
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Emma Bryce, Author at China Dialogue Ocean
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What is Killing South Africa's Seals?
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What is Killing South Africa's Seals?
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Emma Bryce, Author at China Dialogue Ocean
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Seal die-off on Namibia coast 'feels like a war zone' – The Mail
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South Africa: hundreds of Cape fur seal killed by marine nets
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Barry Christianson South African Documentary Photographer
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Conservation China Dialogue Ocean
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Emma Bryce, Author at China Dialogue Ocean
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Why are these orcas killing sharks and removing their livers?