Australia Evacuates Antarctic Base Over Seal Massacre Concerns The Australian government has decided to evacuate its research base on Macquarie Island due to concerns over a potential seal massacre caused by H5 bird flu.
The decision highlights the complexities and cruelties of the natural world, as well as the challenges of conducting scientific research in remote environments.
Elephant seals visiting the island annually number up to 100,000, with thousands born there each year.