A Strong stench overwhelmed Kuta Beach two weeks ago. The source of the stench was thousands of dead Lemuru fish scattered along the shore. Tourists quickly abandoned the area.

To prevent tourists from deserting the area for long, the local coastguard unit acted fast. They collected the dead fish, popularly known among the Balinese as “cat fish” and buried them. Even masseuses, street vendors and surf board renters were mobilized. They cert