British scientists believe that pollution is not the cause of the thousands of UK crab deaths. The crabs displayed unusual twitching during the deaths and scientists are unsure why.
"We just could not find evidence for high levels of pyridine in the coastal sea water," said Lancaster University environmental chemist Crispin Halsall, who worked on the report.
The group concluded it was"about as likely as not" that a pathogen new to U.K. waters – a potential disease or parasite – caused the crab deaths. The scientists said they were unable to identify what pathogen, if any, was responsible.Britain’s National Oceanography CenterShe said it was"highly unlikely" there would be any human health implications from a pathogen of crab and"seafood would be safe to eat.
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