Dead fish are seen floating in the waters of Laguna de Bay off Pililla town in Rizal province on July 21, 2026. — CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
LUCENA CITY — Fish kill that was reported in the waters of Laguna de Bay off Pililla town in Rizal province on July 21 could have been triggered by algal growth and decomposition, elevated water temperature, and limited wind or water circulation, according to initial observations made by the Philippine Coast Guard which conducted an on-site assessment on Wednesday (July 22) in coordination with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).
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“These conditions may have reduced dissolved oxygen levels in the water, adversely affecting aquatic life,” according to a report from the Coast Guard Sub-Station in Pililla.FEATURED STORIES
The joint operation aimed to determine the extent of the affected area and gather field data to support the ongoing technical assessment being conducted by BFAR-Rizal.
