New mega RNA virus may hold the key to mass oyster die-offs

Scientists have discovered a previously unknown virus in farmed Pacific oysters during a mass die-off in B.C., Canada. The discovery serves as a reminder that growers should exercise caution when moving young oysters internationally and domestically, to prevent the potential spread of pathogens, according to a paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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