A large overgrowth of toxic algae linked to industrial pollution is the most likely culprit behind mass fish deaths in the river Oder, a German research institute said.
Tonnes of dead fish have been found since late July in the river that runs along part of Germany's border with Poland, mystifying authorities from both countries who say they have been working "flat out" to figure out its cause.
She said a direct connection between the algae and the death of fish and molluscs in the river could be assumed.
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