Study solves mystery of muttonbird die-off

By Tracey Ferrier
Updated March 25 2021 - 4:57pm, first published 4:52pm
Scientists have figured out what caused the deaths of millions of migrating muttonbirds in 2013.
Scientists have figured out what caused the deaths of millions of migrating muttonbirds in 2013.

Scientists finally know why millions of seabirds wound up dead on Australian beaches after unravelling a complex tale involving floating rocks, an underwater volcano and possibly something called The Blob.