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Hypoxia likely killed thousands of fish on Anakapalli coast, says CMFRI study

A recent study by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) revealed that hypoxia, caused by an algal bloom, led to the death of approximately 11 tonnes of fish, predominantly pony fish, along a 1,500-metre stretch of the Boyapadu coast in Anakapalli. This incident highlights the environmental challenges posed by algal blooms and oxygen depletion, which can severely impact marine biodiversity and local fishing communities. Understanding such ecological events is crucial for policymakers and environmentalists to devise strategies for sustainable marine resource management.