Nature or ecosystem The environment we live in - Greater quantities of golden algae and passing away fish in the Oder - officials suggest caution.
Recently, dead fish and the dangerous golden alga have been discovered in the Oder river, causing concern for environmental authorities. The Brandenburg Environment Ministry will soon evaluate and discuss potential actions in response to these issues. News was announced by the Brandenburg State Environment Agency on Wednesday, stating that they will use recent measurements to determine their next steps.
Two years after a significant environmental disaster occurred on the Oder, officials are now taking action in response to warning signs: Lifeless fish have been spotted near the German-Polish border. The harmful golden alga, which led to a mass fish die-off in 2022, has expanded in the river. On Tuesday, sad scenes of up to 60 centimeter long Zander and pike floating in the water surrounded by water lilies were observed at the Winterhafen in Frankfurt (Oder).
High salt levels, low water levels, high temperatures, and toxic effects from the alga Prymnesium parvum were taken as main factors when over a million fish died in the Oder in the summer of 2022. The Brandenburg section of the Oder has automated stations in place to keep track of and analyze water quality. Polish authorities are also working to stop the spread of the golden alga in their region.
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- The BMU (Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature and Nuclear Safety) has expressed concern over the spread of the harmful golden alga in the Oder, which was responsible for the mass fish death in 2022.
- The ongoing issue of dead fish and golden algae in the Oder river has prompted calls for action from various authorities, including those in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany.
- Orders have been issued to examine the water quality in the Brandenburg section of the Oder, as well as in the adjacent Polish region, to prevent further spread and harm to aquatic life.
- Meetings between environmental experts and representatives from the Brandenburg Environment Ministry are expected to take place soon to strategize solutions to the environmental crisis and revive the dying ecosystem.
- Officials urge residents and wildlife enthusiasts to report any signs of dead fish or altered water conditions in the Oder, as this information could prove crucial in the fight against the golden alga and its deadly effects.
- As the environment in Brandenburg continues to suffer due to the golden algae and dead fish, animal populations are also facing the threat of indirect consequences, such as food shortages and potential contamination of drinking water sources.
