Reduce CO2 emissions now - Millions of dead fish float on river in Australia
A veritable carpet of dead fish is floating down a river in Menindee, Australia.
A recent heatwave and flooding is killing hordes of fish in south-east Australia.
Local residents depend on the water of the river. A heatwave and recent flooding have caused a mass die-off of native fish in a remote region of south-east Australia. Photos in local media show a carpet of dead fish floating down the River Darling near the small town of Menindee, New South Wales. The broadcaster ABC wrote on Saturday that there had been repeated fish deaths in Menindee in previous years, but according to the authorities, the current extent puts everything in the shade. The AAP news agency wrote of "millions" of dead fish. The death of the fish is likely due to the heat and low oxygen levels in the water caused by the receding floods, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries said. In addition to carp, freshwater herring, Murray cod and perch also died.
Temperatures of more than 40 degrees Celsius were expected in the region for the weekend, ABC further wrote. Around 500 people live in the village, who are heavily dependent on the water of the river. That's why fish kills are particularly worrying, according to the ministry.
A local resident told the BBC: "We use the river water for washing and showering." That is now no longer possible. Australia: The dead fish leave a bad stench. "The stench was terrible," local wildlife photographer Geoff Looney said after spotting a huge accumulation of dead fish near Menindee on Thursday, according to AAP. "I almost had to put on a mask."
Fish died en masse in the river during the severe drought of late 2018 and early 2019, according to the AAP. Australia is particularly suffering from climate change - heat waves, bush fires and floods are the result. Back in January there were reports of scores of dead carp from the River Murray lying in paddocks rotting in the sun following severe flooding in southern Victoria state.
https://www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/australien-fische-sterben-1.5771273
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Videlis Eddie
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Sad ....quick action needed
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Dear Patrik Lobergh
Thank you for getting your climate warning to level 2! We have reached out to Australian Government and asked for a response. I will keep you updated on any progress! /Adam We Don't Have Time
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Sometimes we wish to unread/unsee some heartbreaking news but unfortunately it's reality...sad
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Tabitha Kimani
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Rivers and oceans have become too polluted for marine life to survive. Very sad.
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Peter Kamau
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@tabitha_kimani It's heartbreaking to see such a phenomenal an ecosystem die off due to human errors that can otherwise be duly avoided
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Sarah Chabane
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This is heartbreaking but sadly becoming a pretty common sight in different countries :/
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winnie nguru
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OMG.. This is saddening
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zelda ninga
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Climate change is indeed something that needs to be taken seriously..or else we've got so much to loose.
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Edwin wangombe
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This is saddening... Something must be done to take care of the situation before it gets out of hand... Stop pollution
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Peter Kamau
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Quite angering and heartbreaking news
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@peter_kamau It hurts in the heart and in the soul
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Elizabeth Gathigia
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@peter_kamau
Indeed it's so heartbreaking to see all these marine lives lost
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Waigwa Monica
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So heartbreaking. We need to do better and save the planet.
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Annett Michuki..
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someone should interced
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Hilda Wangui
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Very sad action needed to be taken towards the marine life
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Sad ....quick action needed
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Dear Patrik Lobergh Thank you for getting your climate warning to level 2! We have reached out to Australian Government and asked for a response. I will keep you updated on any progress! /Adam We Don't Have Time
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Sometimes we wish to unread/unsee some heartbreaking news but unfortunately it's reality...sad
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Rivers and oceans have become too polluted for marine life to survive. Very sad.
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@tabitha_kimani It's heartbreaking to see such a phenomenal an ecosystem die off due to human errors that can otherwise be duly avoided
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This is heartbreaking but sadly becoming a pretty common sight in different countries :/
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OMG.. This is saddening
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Climate change is indeed something that needs to be taken seriously..or else we've got so much to loose.
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This is saddening... Something must be done to take care of the situation before it gets out of hand... Stop pollution
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Quite angering and heartbreaking news
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@peter_kamau It hurts in the heart and in the soul
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@peter_kamau Indeed it's so heartbreaking to see all these marine lives lost
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So heartbreaking. We need to do better and save the planet.
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someone should interced
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Very sad action needed to be taken towards the marine life
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@hilda_wangui we need urgent measures
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This is so sad.Our marine life is danger. #Reduce CO2 emissions.
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@jane_wangui yes very endangered species
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So sad 😔
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-24/explainer-murray-darling-basin-plan-water-saving-projects/101612586
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Sad by all means.