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White spot virus killing wild Australian prawns and crabs, with some experts saying it is here to stay
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White spot disease in prawns is highly contagious and lethal to crustaceans.
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The exotic white spot virus that devastated South-East Queensland prawn farms is now killing wild prawns and small crabs in the Logan river and has become widespread in Moreton Bay.
Key points:
White spot disease does not harm humans
The disease has spread since an initial outbreak on Logan prawn farms in 2016
The Federal Government is reviewing its import requirements for prawns, and a leading aquatic disease expert warns that a dangerous double standard favouring importers over Australian fishers and aquaculture farmers is leaving the country wide open to the introduction of more dangerous viruses.