The People’s National Party is calling for urgent action following reports of a large fish die-off in the Belize River Valley. According to a statement issued today, residents have reported scores of dead fish, river crabs, and river lobsters along the riverbanks from Scotland Halfmoon to St. Paul’s Bank, with discolored water and aquatic life struggling to survive. The PNP is urging the Department of the Environment to provide regular public updates, conduct immediate water quality testing, identify the source of the pollution, and provide emergency assistance to affected communities. The PNP says it will continue to monitor the situation and advocate for the protection of the Belize River and the communities that depend on it.