Conservationists worried mass sardine deaths could spell further trouble for critically endangered African penguins - EWN

Conservationists have warned that the mass sardine die-offs along the country’s coastline could spell further trouble for critically endangered African penguins.

Mass sardine dying that is being driven by the pilchard herpesvirus (PHV) struck all along the country's coastline recently, prompting the government to temporarily restrict commercial fishing catches.