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HUNDREDS OF DEAD FISH WASH ASHORE
Published On:Wednesday, January 11, 2012
FISHERMEN were left stunned after hundreds of fish were washed up dead or dying on to the shores of Montagu beach, yesterday.
Octopus, parrot fish, grey snappers, and barracuda were among the species found dead by fish vendors sometime after 10am.
Seagulls had gathered around the harbour, eating the fish that appeared "disorientated" as they swam along the surface of the water before making their way to the shore.
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Captain Cyril Roker, the acting controller of the Port Department who spoke to the press at the scene, said the department was still in its "preliminary assessment," and would not offer any information on the situation.
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Assistant Port Controller, Craig Curtis, said that the dying fish "poses a grave concern" and "it will be interesting" to see what marine biologists conclude.
The Ministry of the Environment and the Department of Environmental Services last night refused to comment.
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http://www.tribune242.com/01112012_deadfish_news_pg1
Published On:Wednesday, January 11, 2012
FISHERMEN were left stunned after hundreds of fish were washed up dead or dying on to the shores of Montagu beach, yesterday.
Octopus, parrot fish, grey snappers, and barracuda were among the species found dead by fish vendors sometime after 10am.
Seagulls had gathered around the harbour, eating the fish that appeared "disorientated" as they swam along the surface of the water before making their way to the shore.
...
Captain Cyril Roker, the acting controller of the Port Department who spoke to the press at the scene, said the department was still in its "preliminary assessment," and would not offer any information on the situation.
...
Assistant Port Controller, Craig Curtis, said that the dying fish "poses a grave concern" and "it will be interesting" to see what marine biologists conclude.
The Ministry of the Environment and the Department of Environmental Services last night refused to comment.
Full text:
http://www.tribune242.com/01112012_deadfish_news_pg1
