The dead freshwater fish filled both Volos bay and nearby rivers on Tuesday after they were displaced from their normal habitats by flooding last year.
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00:00Greek authorities have announced a series of measures to support local businesses after
00:06more than 100 tons of dead fish were carried by flood water into the central port of Volos.
00:13Subsidies will be provided for businesses who have lost money and tax and insurance
00:17payments will be suspended.
00:20The local government will also look into ways to promote tourism in the region.
00:24The dead freshwater fish filled both Volos Bay and nearby rivers on Tuesday after they
00:29were displaced from their normal habitats by flooding last year.
00:33Experts say a net wasn't placed at the mouth of the river leading into Volos and the fish
00:38died when they came into contact with seawater.
00:41The mayor of Volos accused the regional authority of acting too slowly and warned the rotting
00:46fish could cause an environmental disaster.
00:49The city's chamber of commerce said it was taking legal action to seek damages after
00:53commercial activity in the popular tourist destination dropped by an estimated 80 percent.