Scientists in South Africa are investigating why masses of sardines have washed up dead or dying along parts of the country’s west and south coast – and if a herpes virus detected in the fish is responsible. Scientists in South Africa are investigating if a herpes virus is responsible for the mass deaths of sardines Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Scientists in South Africa are investigating why masses of sardines have washed up dead or dying along parts of the country’s west and south coast – and if a herpes virus detected in the fish is responsible. The mass mortality of sardines this month has so far...S1

• Scientists in South Africa are investigating if a herpes virus is responsible for the mass deaths of sardinesS2