Missan Fish Die-offs Near 5 Billion Dinars Loss
The Maysan Governorate in Iraq is facing a phenomenon of mass fish die-offs due to low water levels and reduced water releases, leading to decreased dissolved oxygen and the death of hundreds of tons of fish. The initial estimated cost ranges from 3 to 5 billion Iraqi dinars. Ongoing water pollution from oil spills threatens aquatic resources, marshlands, and biodiversity, in addition to causing economic damage to fishermen and fish farmers. This fish die-off has occurred annually, with significant losses recorded in the Tigris and Diyala rivers this year, mainly due to pollution from industrial and untreated waste.
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