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flag A fish kill in Belize’s New River is tied to low oxygen levels from algal blooms likely caused by agricultural runoff.

flag A fish kill in Belize’s New River, detected near San Estevan, is linked to dangerously low dissolved oxygen levels—down to 2.54 mg/l—below the 3 mg/l threshold needed for aquatic life. flag Elevated chlorophyll suggests excessive algae growth, which likely depleted oxygen as it decomposed. flag The Department of Environment suspects agricultural runoff from fertilizers containing nitrates and phosphates, though non-point sources make exact causes hard to trace. flag While the dry season may worsen conditions, the river has shown gradual recovery since 2019 with fewer and less severe fish kills. flag The DOE continues monitoring and analyzing data to prevent future incidents.

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