The fishermen and the community in general of the municipality of Puerto Colombia (Atlántico) say they are worried about the fish kill which has been recorded since this week on the beaches of the town.
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The inhabitants surrounding this tourist area assure that the animals suddenly began to float and lifeless since Tuesday. Since then, the amount has increased over time.
In a video from EL TIEMPO, it is possible to observe how hundreds of fish were left on the shore of the beach, near the renovated pier of Puerto Colombia. The bodies are entangled with any type of waste that reached the water.
Due to the above, some residents fear that the phenomenon is due to the contamination of the water from the Magdalena River, while others, especially the fishermen, handle the version that it is a consequence of the high tide.
Puerto Colombia right now is in the tourism boom with the new plaza and the pier, but they have neglected nature
“There are many factors: yesterday (Wednesday) we met with a specialist from the CRA and he told us that it is not only due to pollution of the sea, but to climate change itself,” the environmentalist and inhabitant of Puerto told EL TIEMPO, Marlene White.
The woman assured that this phenomenon has already become repetitive every year at this time and regretted that the authorities, as she considered, do not take preventive measures for the care of the environment.
“This is very unfortunate, because Puerto Colombia right now is experiencing a tourism boom with the new plaza and pier, but nature has been neglected. There are thousands of fish affected, it is very sad and it is not known how this is going to be repaired,” added Blanco, who declared herself very upset by the situation.
Finally, the environmentalist called on the competent authorities of both the municipality and the department to work and Protect the environment local.
“What are we going to leave our children, our grandchildren? Pure death? Pure disaster? Do something for the environment, because it really needs to be healthy”, said the Buenos Aires woman.
Alert for strong winds and waves
In fact, the General Maritime Directorate (Dimar) alerted bathers and boats last weekend about the strong breezes and the waves that are registered in the coastal zone of the north of the country.
In its report, the Captaincy pointed out that the continuous flow of winds with speeds between 18 and 24 knots, that is, 33 to 44 km/h, is presenting itself, with the probability of greater gusts.
Added to this, according to the report, is the significant increase in wave height, ranging between 1.7 and 2.2 meters, reaching up to 3.2 meters.
“This adverse condition is expected to continue for the next 72 hours,” the Captaincy pointed out, while recommending extreme security measures in maritime activities.
The fishermen assure that this fact occurs annually.
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The reasons the CRA gave
The images seem to show us migratory processes of marine fish that spawn in the sea
Given the concern of the community, this medium consulted the Atlantic Regional Autonomous Corporation (CRA), whose advisory biologist, Juan Carlos Pino, explained the reasons why this phenomenon is occurring.
“The images seem to show us migratory processes of marine fish that spawn in the sea, but their juveniles seek shelter and food in coastal lagoon or swamp areas,” he said.
Pino added that many of these species are unable to successfully supply the immigration processbecause they get stranded on the beaches, in the pipes, or are caught by fishermen during their work or by higher predators.
“It is very common for this to happen in species such as anchovies, snappers, lizas, lebranches, shads, groupers, which make this type of migration. However, what is seen in the image is probably related more to hidraulids and to anchovies and lebranches”, the expert concluded.
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