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Scientists investigate if a herpes virus is behind the mass deaths of sardines off South Africa

A catch of sardines pictured at the Hout Bay Harbour near Cape Town, South Africa, on Nov 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam, File) 2026-08-29T10:44:33Z JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Scientists in South Africa are investigating why masses of sardines have washed up dead or dying along p.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated sports brief. The source report from AP says: A catch of sardines pictured at the Hout Bay Harbour near Cape Town, South Africa, on Nov 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam, File) 2026-08-29T10:44:33Z JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Scientists in South Africa are investigating why masses of sardines have washed up dead or dying along p.

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  • Primary source: AP
  • Published: Aug 29, 2026, 10:53 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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