The striped dolphin Stenella coeruleoalba epizootic in Greece, 1991–1992 Original Research Article

The progression of the dolphin morbillivirus (DMV) disease in Greek waters was recorded from the beginning of the epizootic in July 1991 until the end of December 1992. The illness spread throughout this area in 12 months, moving south-east and then north-east from the original focus in the Ionian Sea. One hundred and fifty-three stranded cetaceans belonging to at least five species were recorded. At least 66 individuals, and possibly another 63, were striped dolphins Stenella coeruleoalba. The possible implications of the disease for species other than striped dolphin are discussed.