he beaches of the state of Mirbat, in the governorate of Dhofar, south of Oman, were the scene of the death of large quantities of shrimp along the coast, a striking spectacle that has raised questions among residents and maritime experts.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources explained that this phenomenon is natural and recurrent in the Arabian Sea region, and that it occurs periodically every one to three years on the coasts of Oman and Yemen.
The ministry explained that this is due to the low oxygen content of the water, which causes the asphyxiation of shrimp, in addition to the effect of strong sea currents that can push them into shallow waters, where they become more vulnerable to predation or death on beaches.
Initial findings confirmed that the phenomenon is not related to marine pollution or the red tide phenomenon, indicating that the impact was limited to shrimp and not to other marine organisms, which reinforces its interpretation as a natural phenomenon.
She added that the event was more clearly centered this time on the state of Mirbat, in the Arabian Sea region.
