In total, it's about millions of dead fish that have been washed up on beaches and riverbanks. Together, they form a silvery carpet that covers kilometers of the Pagasetic Gulf's coastline.
The foul-smelling problem is said to have been caused by extreme climate fluctuations, as extensive flooding was followed by severe drought, forcing freshwater fish to move towards the sea where they cannot survive.
The stench is unbearable and has driven tourists to flee the area, said Volos Mayor Achilleas Beos at a press conference on Wednesday, according to The Guardian.
According to Beos, the rotting fish risk causing a disaster for other species in the area.
The fish death is also hitting the important tourist industry hard, writes AP. The city's Chamber of Commerce is now seeking compensation from the regional authorities, which they believe could have prevented the devastation by setting up nets.
