Why are fish mysteriously dying in Papua New Guinea? | The Pacific | ABC NEWS

Mass fish kills are hitting coastal communities across Papua New Guinea and in New Ireland province locals are suffering strange symptoms and damaged livelihoods. A preliminary report from PNG’s environmental authority has found a combination of environmental stresses. But nearly ten months on from the first fish death there’s still no final answer yet - and locals say they can’t afford to keep waiting.

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