A Massive stink and the country declared a state of emergency after mass die-off of fish in Greece's port of Volos. The deaths are also attributed to climate change after historic storms and flooding washed the freshwater fishes out to sea.
Disaster's scale: Over 57 tons of fish have been removed in just one day, with cleanup efforts which are expected to continue for days.
Impact on economy: Local businesses, particularly tourism, are facing significant downturns, with some reporting an 80% drop due to the incident.
Environmental Concerns: Even after the immediate cleanup, there's concern about the broader ecological damage that can be caused to marine life in the Pagasetic Gulf.
The authorities and local citizens are racing against time to mitigate the environmental and economic setbacks after the floods.
This episode demonstrates the critical need for strong environmental regulations and catastrophe preparedness in the face of climate change.
The Greek government is attempting to accelerate the cleaning of the port, where tons of dead fish have accumulated along the coast and in waterways.
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