Environment Agency Addresses Recurring Fish Deaths Event
Kuwait City, Kuwait: The Environment Public Authority (EPA) of Kuwait acknowledges the recent discovery of deceased fish along the Shuwaikh Beach shoreline. In a statement released today, Engineer Samira Al-Kandari, Acting Director General of the EPA, confirmed this phenomenon as a recurring annual event. It occurrs around this specific time period. The EPA assures the public that they are actively conducting necessary analyses to pinpoint the exact cause of the mortality event.
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Following a collaborative meeting with the Agriculture Authority on Thursday, Al-Kandari reported that the fish deaths have subsided. She emphasized ongoing efforts to clean the affected areas, coordinated with both the Agriculture Authority and the Kuwait Municipality.
Data compiled by the EPA indicates a historical pattern of these mortalities. Specifically involving the “jem” fish species, occurring twice annually with varying numbers. The Authority, in conjunction with relevant agencies, has identified a potential contributing factor. It is the presence of rainwater outlets heavily use for sewage disposal along the affected coastline. Stretching from Al Salam Beach to John Sulaibkhat and Doha. These outlets, couple with sluggish water circulation patterns, are believe to negatively impact the coastal ecosystem. And specifically harm the “jem” fish population.
Red tide events are also being investigated as a potential contributing factor. Al-Kandari noted a correlation between areas experiencing fish deaths and documented instances of red tide within Kuwait Bay. She confirmed ongoing water sample collection by designated departments, with thorough analyses being conducted to assess water quality and definitively identify the cause of the fish mortality.
The EPA remains committed to ongoing environmental monitoring along the southern coast of the Lagoon. This commitment extends to collaborative efforts with the Regional Organization for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Scientific Center. These partnerships will leverage remote sensing technology for continuous monitoring of the Lagoon’s health and environmental variables, reported Al Jarida daily.
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