Massive death of Aplysia depilans in Italy
June 24, 2005
From: Matteo Tassi
Dear Bill,
I live in Ostia, Rome, Italy. In the last two weeks we have seen thousands of Aplysia depilans dying on our beaches. I am trying to understand if there has been any occurence like this somewhere else in order to save and protect these fine animals.
Locality: Ostia Lido, Rome, Italy. Mediterranean. Length: 20-40 cm. 22 June 2005. near rivermouth.
Matteo Tassi
matteo@tecnomar.net
matteo@ilsottomarino.org
Tassi, M., 2005 (Jun 24) Massive death of Aplysia depilans in Italy. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/14121Dear Matteo,
These mass swarming, and mass mortality events seem to be natural part of the life of Sea Hares. I have recently posted messages [see #14080] concerning mass swarmings of the small sea hare Stylocheilus striatus in both Hawaii and the Caribbean. Have a look at the Mass mortality Fact Sheet for background information on this worldwide phenomenon and links to many other examples described on the Forum.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman
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