Marine Research Centre: Tests show mass fish deaths caused by bacteria
Tests have shown that the phenomenon of mass fish deaths that were experienced in many areas of the Maldives during the end of last year was caused by a type of bacteria, the Marine Research Centre (MRC) has said. According to a statement issued by the MRC, the Centre had sent samples to the Australian, American and Italian laboratories and the results of their tests had revealed that a type of bacteria called Streptococcus was the cause.