Marine environment in four central provinces basically safeThe marine environment in the coastal areas of four central provinces stretching from Ha Tinh to Thua Thien-Hue is basically safe, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Tran Hong Ha has said. He made the statement at a conference in Hanoi on August 22 reviewing the current status of the marine environment following the massive fish death incident in the region in April. The ecological system and marine resources in affected areas have shown positive signs of recovery, while the tests on seafood samples revealed reductions in the content of pollutants. It is estimated that some 15 tonnes of natural fish and 2 tonnes of farmed fish died in Ha Tinh province. Meanwhile in Thua Thien-Hue, some 30 tonnes of natural fish died and were washed up on beaches.

Source: VietNamNet News August 22, 2016 09:56 UTC