Environmental authorities in Abu Dhabi are conducting a comprehensive investigation after discovering significant quantities of deceased fish in Al Muzoon Canal. The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) confirmed the incident on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, attributing the preliminary findings to an algal bloom that depleted oxygen levels in the waterway.
The agency responded immediately to the situation by implementing safety protocols, including the collection, transportation, and safe disposal of affected marine life. Technical teams gathered both water and fish specimens for detailed laboratory analysis to determine the exact causative factors behind the ecological event.
According to EAD representatives, the oxygen reduction resulted from inadequate water circulation combined with algal proliferation. The agency continues to monitor the canal’s conditions while conducting a thorough technical assessment. Officials have committed to providing public updates as additional analytical data and test results become available.
This incident echoes a similar occurrence in Dubai during 2024, when environmental authorities observed fish fatalities following unprecedented rainfall and flooding. That event was characterized as a natural phenomenon subsequent to extreme weather conditions that affected the region in April, when the UAE experienced its highest recorded rainfall, with Dubai receiving over 220mm within 24 hours—exceeding typical annual precipitation levels.