Question

What are some possible explanations you think a researcher might find to explain why the fish are washing up on the shore?

Answer 1

Toxic substances in the water can cause the fish to die and their corpses to wash up on the shore. These toxic substances could be things like plastic pollution, gasses, oil spills, etc.

Answer 2

1.Toxic chemicals distributed by ships and water vehicles which can kill the fish. Such as grease, poisonous gases etc.