‘Zombie fish’ found in Mekong raise concerns over heavy metal pollution

Fish with swollen blisters, sores and discoloured fins have been found in the Mekong River, raising concerns about possible links to arsenic and other heavy metals detected in the water. Environmental activist Aombun Thipsuna shared photographs of affected pla khae (catfish) yesterday, November 14. Some residents have dubbed the unusual-looking fish “zombie fish”. Aombun believes … The story ‘Zombie fish’ found in Mekong raise concerns over heavy metal pollution as seen on Thaiger News.

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