The City of Cape Town (COCT) said it is investigating the causes of a fish die-off at the mouth of the Milnerton Lagoon.
The COCT said in a statement, the die-off was reported on Thursday, 3 March and a team were dispatched to remove the carcasses.
“The City has noted and actioned the collection of dead fish at the mouth of Milnerton Lagoon during the course.
” Approximately 500 fish, consisting of juvenile Mullet species, primarily Southern Mullet, were collected in the shallows and on the eastern shoreline,” the statement said.
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The fish were removed for disposal by a team from the Table Bay Nature Reserve on the same day.
The City has initiated an investigation to determine the possible causes of the fish die-off, including an analysis of the water quality. In the meantime, we continue to monitor the situation.
Meanwhile, COCT says there has been a 70% increase in children younger than five years old presenting with diarrhoea at City clinics.
According to the COCT, clinics saw 1 710 cases during January 2021 and has increased to 2 908 cases during January 2020. The City said these clinics provide services to diagnose and treat diarrhoea, pneumonia, malnutrition and a number of other ailments affecting children.
“The period between November and May, are generally known as surge season, coincides with an increase in diarrhoea and pneumonia cases.
“The surge season data tracks cases of diarrhoea, pneumonia and severe acute malnutrition in young children,” the City said
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