Resume de l’article : Mortalité anormale d’éléphants de mer sur une île de l’archipel Crozet

Article Summary and Answer:

An abnormally high number of elephant seals have been found dead on Possession Island, part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands’ Crozet Archipelago. Researchers believe that a harmful algal bloom, or « red tide, » may be responsible for the mortalities, as it can produce toxins that affect the animals’ central nervous system. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of death.

Response:

Elephant seals are dying in large numbers on Possession Island, possibly due to a harmful algal bloom. An investigation is ongoing.