Bird Flu. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. HPAI

November 2023 saw the first reports of cases found in sea birds and seals on South Georgia Island, resulting in closures to some landing zones.
You will note in trip reports from Nov onwards posters are mentioning locations where they were taken on zodiac cruises in lieu of landings on shore.

Trip reports referencing being affected by landing closures.

www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowTopic-g1-i12337-k14581632-Albatros_Expeditions_Ocean_Victory_CANCELLED_MID_VOYAGE-Antarctic_Adventures.html

www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowTopic-g1-i12337-k14596474-Trip_Report_Ocean_Albatros_Nov_2023_long_post-Antarctic_Adventures.html

Posts with discussions on bird flu

www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowTopic-g1-i12337-k14569245-Avian_Flu_Confirmed_in_South_Georgia-Antarctic_Adventures.html

www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowTopic-g1-i12337-k14585026-South_Georgia_Landing_Closures-Antarctic_Adventures.html

The following official database keeps updated recorded of possible and confirmed cases and locations

scar.org/resources/hpai-monitoring-project/