Thousands of dead fish have reportedly washed ashore in recent days, with many believed to be sardines. The grim discovery has been reported at beaches including Pollock, Hobie, Kings and Humewood, raising serious questions about what could be behind it. episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 3, 2026 · 6 MIN

Thousands of dead fish have reportedly washed ashore in recent days, with many believed to be sardines. The grim discovery has been reported at beaches including Pollock, Hobie, Kings and Humewood, raising serious questions about what could be behind it.

from The Talking Point · host SAfm

Thousands of dead fish have reportedly washed ashore in recent days, with many believed to be sardines. The grim discovery has been reported at beaches including Pollock, Hobie, Kings and Humewood, raising serious questions about what could be behind it. Scientists are now investigating the cause — but what exactly is happening beneath the surface?  Guest: Dr Janet Claire Coetzee: Fisheries Scientist · South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment 

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Sep 3, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Thousands of dead fish have reportedly washed ashore in recent days, with many believed to be sardines. The grim discovery has been reported at beaches including Pollock, Hobie, Kings and Humewood, raising serious questions about what could be behind it.

0:00 6:52

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Talking Point?

This episode is 6 minutes long.

When was this The Talking Point episode published?

This episode was published on September 3, 2026.

Can I download this The Talking Point episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!