MUSCAT : In a clarification statement, the Ministry said changes in sea temperature, combined with strong ocean currents, are believed to have pushed the krill towards shallow waters and beaches, where they were unable to survive under altered environmental conditions.

Field inspection teams found no signs of pollution in the affected areas and reported no deaths among other fish or marine species, indicating that the incident is isolated and naturally occurring.

The Ministry has urged the public to avoid consuming the dead crustaceans found along the coast, warning that they may not be safe for human consumption.

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