The Environment Division of the THA has launched an investigation following a video circulating on social media where a number of dead fishes are observed near the Coco Reef Resort in Tobago
The Department of Marine Resources and Fisheries launched an investigation into the matter, with support from the Institute of Marine Affairs and other relevant agencies. Elizabeth Williams has been following this story and has this report.
00:00The one minute, two seconds video surfaced on social media over the weekend,
00:05showing thousands of dead fishes on the shoreline of the Cocoa Reef Resort.
00:09I don't know what's going on here in Cocoa Reef, but this is the scenery right now.
00:16Millions of fish, dead fish, washed up in Cocoa Reef.
00:23Millions.
00:25I want to say millions and really millions.
00:28The man along the area further explained.
00:37On Monday, the Division of Food Security, Natural Resources, the Environment and Sustainable Development advised that not only is it aware of the video footage circulating online showing dead fish,
00:51but the Department of Marine Resources and Fisheries has launched an investigation into the matter.
00:56With support from the Institute of Marine Affairs, IME, and other relevant agencies.
01:02The Division stated, preliminary observations indicate that the fish affected appear to be juvenile species and assessments are currently ongoing to determine the cause of this occurrence.
01:14In the interim, the public is advised to take the following precautionary measures.
01:20Avoid swimming at Cocoa Reef Beach until cleanup is completed and for one day thereafter.
01:26Do not collect or consume any dead fish found in the area.
01:30And avoid fishing in the immediate affected area during the ongoing investigation.
01:36Dead fish may be collected and buried to help manage odor and environmental impact, but should be handled with caution.
01:45While the Cocoa Reef area remains under observation, the Division says residents and visitors that Tobago's other beaches and marine sites remain open and safe for recreational activities such as swimming, diving and fishing.
02:01Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
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