1,000 dead starfish wash up on beaches near Fremantle, Australia

Starfish Alert

Authorities are investigating reports up to 1000 dead starfish have washed up on beaches near Fremantle since Monday. 
 
Department of Fisheries officers have collected samples of the dead star fish from South Beach and nearby beaches in North Coogee to try and determine what has caused the kill.
 
The stretch of coast includes a popular dog beach and Port Coogee jetty. 
 
“The samples have been sent to the department’s fish health unit for analysis,” a Fisheries statement read. 
 
“Results may take some time depending on the tests being undertaken.
 
“No other dead aquatic animals have been reported or sighted.”
 
Courtesy of watoday.com.au

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