Mauritius bans fish sales from polluted lagoon

Mauritius bans fish sales from polluted lagoon
Carcasses of 39 dolphins washed up on shore in Mauritius after the oil spill (Reuters)

Carcasses of 39 dolphins washed up on shore in Mauritius after the oil spill

PORT LOUIS, Sept 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mauritius’ fisheries ministry has banned the sale and consumption of fish and seafood caught in a south-eastern lagoon after samples from the area returned positive tests for traces of hydrocarbons.

About 1,000 tonnes of oil spilled into a sanctuary for rare wildlife after the Japanese-owned ship MV Wakashio struck a coral reef on July 25.

The National Coast Guard and the Fisheries Protection Services are working together to ensure round-the-clock surveillance and make sure that no fishing takes place in the affected area, the ministry said.

A second rally to protest at the authorities’ handling of the massive oil spill is scheduled for Sept 12 in Mahebourg. — NNN-AGENCIES

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