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White spot virus killing wild Australian prawns and crabs, with some experts saying ‘it is here to stay’ – ABC News
The exotic white spot disease that devastated South-East Queensland prawn farms is now killing wild prawns and small crabs around the Logan River and has become…

The exotic white spot disease that devastated South-East Queensland prawn farms is now killing wild prawns and small crabs around the Logan River and has become widespread in parts of Moreton Bay, including Deception Bay.
Key points:
- Surveys confirm white spot virus is killing wild prawns and small crabs
- White spot disease does not harm humans
- The disease has spread since an initial outbreak on Logan prawn farms in 2016
In a survey finalised for the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation late…
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