Sydney, March 19, 2026 (AFP) - Mystery fish deaths in Papua New Guinea prompt health warning

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2026-03-19

Villagers on a remote island in Papua New Guinea have been warned not to eat fish until scientists can identify the cause of thousands of deaths of marine creatures and hundreds of cases of illness. The plight of around 1,500 villagers, left without a protein source and livelihoods by the suspected water poisoning, was brought to the attention of the Pacific nation's leaders by ocean campaigners, who have urged a faster government response. John......

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