Frick noted that while California has so far been spared from white-nose disease affecting bats, we must protect bat populations due to their importance in agriculture.
Researchers are actively working to reduce the contact between bats and the fungus that causes white-nose disease, highlighting preventative measures and a potential vaccine.
Frick emphasized the interconnectedness of biodiversity and human health, stating that conservation efforts also benefit agricultural production and human well-being.
Since its discovery in 2006, white-nose disease has decimated bat populations, particularly in the Northeast, killing over 6 million bats.
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