Authorities Investigate Dead Fish Found on Bang Saen Beach
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources has cleared Bang Saen Beach after a mass stranding of fish, attributing the incident to damaged fishing gear.
On November 2, 2026, a significant number of dead fish were discovered washed up on Bang Saen Beach in Chonburi, prompting an immediate investigation by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) and local partners. Officials from the DMCR, the Chonburi Provincial Fisheries Office, Saen Suk Municipality, and the Institute of Marine Science at Burapha University conducted a joint inspection to assess the situation and ensure public safety.
Preliminary findings identified the deceased fish as a single species, specifically the talang queenfish, all of similar size. Authorities suspect that a fishing net from a local vessel broke or malfunctioned, causing the school of fish to be released and subsequently carried to the shore by currents. To address the incident, the local fisheries office has filed a police report at Saen Suk Police Station to identify the responsible party and pursue legal action.
For residents and tourists, the Saen Suk Municipality has already completed the removal and sanitary burial of the fish carcasses to restore the beach's cleanliness and eliminate odors. The DMCR has confirmed that seawater quality remains normal and is not linked to any environmental phenomena like plankton blooms. While the beach is now clear, investigations into the specific vessel involved are ongoing to prevent future occurrences.
