
Investigations have begun into reported fish kills in parts of the Ningaloo Marine Park from Exmouth through to Coral Bay, possibly associated with a coral spawning event.
Slicks on the water and some dead fish have been observed at Turquoise Bay and Yardie Creek. There have also been fish kill reports from Bills Bay, Coral Bay, with 16,000 dead fish counted on Monday, March 28.
Departmental officers are gathering information and assess the extent of the fish kill. Suitable fish and water samples will be collected for laboratory testing if possible.
Updates will be issued when further information is available. In the mean-time people are reminded to stay safe around fish kills
People are urged to stay safe by following the general Department of Health advice:
Fish kills should be reported to the FISHWATCH on 1800 815 507. This is a 24/7 reporting service.
Callers are advised to provide their location and what they saw, including numbers of dead fish and, if possible, the species affected. GPS coordinates and/or photographs, if available, will also assist the DPIRD's investigation.