Recently, it was reported that an unusual phenomenon occurred at the Poche fishing port in Shima City, Mie Prefecture, Japan, where a large number of dead fish rushed to the shore, and even affected the normal operation of fishing boats. Fishery practitioners are urgently carrying out the treatment of dead fish, and it is reported that as of the 14th, 85 tons of dead fish have been successfully handled. This is the second time in just a week that the coast of Japan has been hit by this phenomenon, following a large-scale fish death incident in Hokkaido on the 7th.
According to the report, some of the dead fish in the fishing port have begun to rot, releasing a nasty odor, and local fishery workers are working the dead fish. In order to cope with the huge accumulation of dead fish, local ** has used heavy machinery and equipment such as excavators.
Local fishermen say they are witnessing such a large number of dead fish floating on the surface for the first time and are concerned about the possibility of more fish kills in the future. Fishermen are concerned that frequent mass fish kills in a short period of time could mean irreversible changes taking place in the marine ecosystem.
Japan** explained that fish may have died from lack of oxygen, and the possibility of a connection with the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant was ruled out. The occurrence of this event has raised concerns about the health of marine ecosystems.
Prior to this, according to Nippon TV, a large number of sardine carcasses were found washed on the beach on the morning of the 7th local time on the coast of Hakodate City, Hokkaido, and the specific reason is still unknown. Some residents said it was the first time they had seen so many dead fish washed ashore, and some even expressed intention to take the fish home for consumption.
Footage taken by a witness with a drone shows that the beach is covered with dead fish, about 1 kilometer in length, while a large number of dead fish float on the surface of the sea, and due to the sheer number, both the beach and the sea surface have turned a silvery white scene.
The local ** said in a statement that the dead fish were mainly sardines, but the cause of death remains unknown. The statement also urged local residents not to take the dead fish home for consumption, and announced that a detailed investigation would be launched to develop a plan for dealing with it. Researchers at the Hakodate City Fisheries Research Institute noted that the event occurred at the same time as the season when sardines migrate south from Hokkaido.
Takashi Fujioka, a researcher at Japan's Hakodate City Fisheries Research Institute, said one of the possible reasons was that the fish were chased and preyed upon by a large fish and eventually washed ashore by the waves because they were exhaustedAnother possibility is that schools of fish followed the icy currents during the migration and were washed ashore as a result, although the exact details remain unclear.
According to previous reports, on October 18 this year, a large number of dead sardines also occurred at a fishing port in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, and the water surface was densely covered with dead fish, with a total weight estimated to reach about 90 tons. The occurrence of this incident has aroused widespread concern in the society and prompted relevant personnel to conduct an in-depth investigation.
The anomalous fish death has attracted widespread attention from the public and experts because it is not only a large-scale death event, but also a potential indication of potential problems in the marine ecosystem. Behind the successive incidents of this kind across Japan, there is growing concern about the marine environment.
The fish deaths in Hokkaido and Mie Prefecture were preceded by a shocking wave of sardine deaths in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture on October 18. Thousands of tons of dead fish float on the surface of the local fishing port, and the scene is shocking. The incident coincided with the season when sardines migrated south from Hokkaido, further fueling speculation about the cause of the mass fish kills.
Under the explanation of expert Takashi Fujioka, two possibilities were proposed. First, dead fish may be chased by large predators, exhausted on the way, and eventually washed ashore by the waves. Second, schools of fish can be carried by icy currents during their migration, causing them to end up on the shoreline. However, while these explanations provide some clues, the specific details still require more in-depth research and investigation.
This series of dead fish incidents has raised concerns about the health of the marine ecosystem. For the first time, many local fishermen are witnessing such large-scale fish kills, which not only has a direct impact on the local fishing industry, but also has led to a reflection on the growing problems of the marine environment. Frequent fish deaths can mean that the marine ecosystem is undergoing irreversible changes, which could have a negative impact on the ecological balance of the entire planet.
In an official statement, Japan** ruled out the possibility of being related to the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. However, this has not completely quelled public concerns about marine environmental issues. Since the Fukushima nuclear accident, people have been cautious about the issue of nuclear contamination in Japan's waters, so any concerns related to nuclear radiation have attracted widespread attention.
As the incident is investigated and analyzed in depth, scientists and environmental groups will be able to better understand the causes of this phenomenon. At the same time, these events remind us of the importance of protecting and preserving marine ecosystems and the need for a global effort to address climate change, overfishing, and other environmental issues. It is only through joint action that we can ensure that one of the planet's most precious resources, the ocean, can continue to provide us with abundant ecological and sustainable resources.