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Cetacean Morbillivirus in Arctic Waters
January 7 , 2026
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- Scientists have detected cetacean morbillivirus in Arctic waters for the first time.
- Cetacean morbillivirus is a highly infectious virus that affects whales, dolphins, porpoises, and pilot whales.
- The virus attacks the respiratory, immune, and nervous systems of marine mammals.
- It was earlier reported in the North Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea, and Pacific Ocean regions.
- The detection indicates new disease risks in the Arctic, linked to changing whale migration patterns.
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