A shocking disaster in the Sea of Oman: Tons of dead shrimp turn beaches red, and authorities explain.

The beaches of Mirbat state in the Dhofar governorate in southern Oman witnessed the death of large quantities of shrimp along the coast, in a remarkable scene that raised questions among residents and those interested in marine affairs.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources explained that this phenomenon is natural and recurring in the Arabian Sea region, and occurs periodically every one to three years on the coasts of Oman and Yemen.

The ministry explained that the reason is due to low oxygen levels in the water, which leads to the shrimp suffocating, in addition to the effect of strong sea currents that may push them towards shallow waters, where they become more vulnerable to predation or death on the beaches.

Initial findings confirmed that the phenomenon is not related to marine pollution or the red tide phenomenon, indicating that the impact was limited to shrimp and not other marine organisms, which reinforces its interpretation as a natural phenomenon.

She added that the event was more clearly centered this time in the state of Mirbat within the Arabian Sea region.