webfact Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 By Paul Andrews Hua Hin beach was a hive of activity on Sunday as people flocked to catch fish that were much closer to the shore than normal. The reason being that excess rainwater, including discharge from dams and rivers, washes into the sea, altering the chemical balance in the seawater resulting in a reduction in oxygen levels. This in turn means that the fish are forced closer to the surface in order to try and breath. It is a phenomenon that roughly translates to “squeezing water”, with previous years seeing thousands of fish washed onto the shore after oxygen levels plummeted. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/heres-why-fish-have-been-washing-up-on-hua-hin-beach/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2021-11-09 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tonray Posted November 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2021 Was there two weeks ago...many Box Jellyfish washed up on the shore at low tide....gotta be careful of those nasty ones 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 so are they dead or just in shore so close that the fishermen cast nets our and catch them by the truck load ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted November 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2021 If it was low levels of oxygen ,I am sure the fish would have the sense to swim to deeper waters... I could not be the chemicals, sewerage , that has washed into the sea. or the must have really stupid fish in Hua Hin...... regards Worgeordie 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tonray Posted November 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, worgeordie said: If it was low levels of oxygen ,I am sure the fish would have the sense to swim to deeper waters... The residents of Chiang Mai don't do that either... 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Doctor Tom Posted November 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, worgeordie said: If it was low levels of oxygen ,I am sure the fish would have the sense to swim to deeper waters... I could not be the chemicals, sewerage , that has washed into the sea. or the must have really stupid fish in Hua Hin...... regards Worgeordie stupid fish is an oxymoron 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DaLa Posted November 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2021 Was there and further up towards Cha Am over the weekend, thousands of washed up dead crabs too. My theory is they topped themselves as they were sick of the banana boats and the constant drone of jet-skis. Good job I love this country , but why on earth the government ban drinking alcohol in bars and restaurants but they don't ban jet-skis is one of life's mysteries. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 They arrest people for touching sea slugs or picking up old shells from the beach Maybe someone was wearing the wrong sun lotion I'm not buying the fresh/rain water explanation - more likely they came in to feed on something that we put there - any guesses 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, smedly said: any guesses OK, who farted ... what is that smell ... I thought it was a storm drain ... hmm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 it is of course true that sea water fish are very sensitive to salt levels as are fresh water fish (with some exceptions) but the salt levels will only be affected very close to shore or at the mouths of rivers etc, all the fish have to do is swim to deeper water or swim deep away from the shore Who knows why this is happening but we do know that Thais will not take the blame for anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Doctor Tom Posted November 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2021 3 hours ago, smedly said: Who knows why this is happening Because fish are as dumb as fxxk. They are the dumb asses who got left behind when the rest of the thinking species walked out of the sea and onto land millions of years ago. Now who are the dick heads fish folk ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyB Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Last time that happened when I was there a lot of the fish stayed rotting on the beach, and the breeze carried the stench across the whole city for days 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyB Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 5 hours ago, smedly said: They arrest people for touching sea slugs or picking up old shells from the beach Maybe someone was wearing the wrong sun lotion I'm not buying the fresh/rain water explanation - more likely they came in to feed on something that we put there - any guesses It happens from time to time after heavy rain, and the Thais come in droves to collect the stranded fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 with all the different theories about why, my pro-active stance is to avoid eating fish for a few weeks. thanks for the heads up. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 8 hours ago, tonray said: Was there two weeks ago...many Box Jellyfish washed up on the shore at low tide....gotta be careful of those nasty ones One good thing to come out of it of it was killing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoDinosaw Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 33 minutes ago, wombat said: with all the different theories about why, my pro-active stance is to avoid eating fish for a few weeks. thanks for the heads up. It could be due to HAB offshore. The Harmful Algae Blooms have a lot to answer for ! You can't spot them standing on a beach but stallite imagery should be enough to spot them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlandtree Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 9 hours ago, worgeordie said: If it was low levels of oxygen ,I am sure the fish would have the sense to swim to deeper waters... I could not be the chemicals, sewerage , that has washed into the sea. or the must have really stupid fish in Hua Hin...... regards Worgeordie It only takes one stupid fish and the rest will follow same with people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mywayboy Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 18 hours ago, Rampant Rabbit said: Yeash the Thais w ere all over the beach at Sam roi yot down to Hua hin with nets.................and after theyd gone on Sunday there was more sheite on the beach from their food than anything else.....disgusting filthy pigs, they couldnt care less Must have been DIRTY Farangs 555555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 18 hours ago, tonray said: Was there two weeks ago...many Box Jellyfish washed up on the shore at low tide....gotta be careful of those nasty ones Hopefully not to bad next week. We're going on a family vacation there next week. My two years old boy is so curious. Definitely have to keep on eye for washed up Jellyfish on the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 19 hours ago, webfact said: The reason being that excess rainwater, including discharge from dams and rivers, washes into the sea, altering the chemical balance in the seawater resulting in a reduction in oxygen levels. This in turn means that the fish are forced closer to the surface in order to try and breath. what bs is this, who makes this stuff up because anyone with half a brain can surely see right through this lame excuse. imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 47 minutes ago, MrJ2U said: Hopefully not to bad next week. We're going on a family vacation there next week. My two years old boy is so curious. Definitely have to keep on eye for washed up Jellyfish on the beach. Lots of Thai parents with their kids in the water seemingly not too concerned but I believe it's likely they just don't know about the dangers or don't care. Just be careful...a young Russian boy died a few months back from a sting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumak Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 10 hours ago, portlandtree said: It only takes one stupid fish and the rest will follow same with people were they wearing masks ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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