SINGAPORE: Environmental agencies in Singapore have launched an investigation at Sembawang Beach following the discovery of a large number of dead fish washed ashore. The National Environment Agency (NEA) and the National Parks Board (NParks) were notified of the situation on Wednesday and have taken immediate action to address the issue.
NEA has initiated the cleanup process and instructed service providers to remove the dead fish from the beach. Additionally, NEA personnel have been deployed to conduct water quality tests in an effort to uncover the cause of the mass fish deaths. Water samples are being collected along the stretch of Sembawang Beach and its vicinity for detailed analysis to identify any potential pollutants or contaminants. Continuous monitoring of the water quality in the affected area will be carried out in the coming days to track any changes and address them promptly.
NParks, in collaboration with NEA, has identified the species of the deceased fish as the Hilsa Kelee species, commonly found in Singaporean waters and known to feed on plankton. Although this species is not considered endangered or rare, the sudden mass mortality has raised concerns among environmentalists and the public.
In a joint effort, NEA and NParks are actively investigating the root cause of the incident, with a focus on identifying any environmental factors or external influences that may have led to the mass fish deaths. The Singapore Food Agency has also joined the collaborative effort. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to identify and address the underlying issues.
The cause of the mass fish deaths at Sembawang Beach remains a mystery, and authorities are diligently working to resolve the situation and prevent similar incidents in the future. Continuous monitoring and analysis will be crucial in understanding the environmental factors contributing to the event, ensuring the health and safety of the local marine ecosystem.