Seal numbers on Victorian island plummet as pollution affects pups

The fur seal colony on Deen Maar Island, formerly the largest in Australia, has experienced a significant population decline. Recent reports indicate that the decrease is linked to the emergence of alopecia among seal pups on the island.

This development marks a stark reversal for the site, which previously served as a primary breeding ground for the species. The health crisis affecting the pups is currently being investigated as a key factor in the colony's reduced numbers.