Revellers on Juhu Beach can heave a sigh of relief. Lab analysis carried out by National Institute of Oceanography ( NIO), an autonomous research organisation which collected over 20 species of dead fish, crabs and water samples from the site, revealed that there are no traces of any hazardous chemicals or oil which could have led to large- scale deposits of decaying marine life on the shoreline.

Last week, SUNDAY MiD DAY had reported the presence of tons of dead fish and other sea creatures — including nine feet- long eels, a large (over five feet- long) octopus and dozens of stingrays — who were washed ashore on the long stretch of Juhu beach. It initiated a quick response from the NIO and Pollution Control Board.