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In South Africa, Cape fur seals and humans once coexisted peacefully. But in recent years, that relationship has shifted dramatically. Mass die-offs, unusual aggression, and other strange behaviors among Cape fur seals have left scientists searching for answers. While toxic algae blooms are likely behind most of the deaths, researchers at seasearchresearch recently discovered something that might explain the strange behaviour—rabies has reached the ocean for the first time. This raises serious concerns about the virus spreading to other marine mammals. Filmmaker floristils has been documenting this crisis from the start. If you’re in Cape Town, don’t miss the chance to see Out of the Blue, a powerful new documentary shedding light on this important issue. Visit the link in our bio for event details. Wherever you are, you can help by raising awareness. We’re calling on key South African officials (tagged below) to attend the private government screening on January 27th. Action is cri...

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