However, Eko stated that further research needs to be conducted to determine the exact cause of the mass stranding.
Meanwhile, Jakarta Police spokesperson Chief Commissioner Endra Zulpan confirmed the new. According to him, climate change can be one of the reasons.
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“Climate change has caused the ocean to become warmer and this may affect the fishes,” Zulpan is quoted as saying by detik.
Separately, Jakarta Food Security, Marine and Agriculture Agency (KPKP) head Suharini Eliawati said her agency has collected samples from the stranded fish for investigation purpose. (rr)