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<p>Defra, Cefas, the Marine Management Organisation and the Environment Agency (EA),
along with other agencies, are continuing to collaborate on the investigation into
the cause of crab and lobster deaths along the Tees Valley including Teesport and
Scarborough. The EA and Cefas have undertaken extensive tests to try to determine
the cause and are reviewing the evidence gathered since the start of this incident.
It has not yet been possible to identify a definitive cause. Additional testing has
been undertaken and the latest results are awaited. Cefas found no evidence of disease,
and chemical pollution was previously ruled out by the Environment agency as a likely
cause of the mortality.</p><p> </p><p>Defra is aware of reports of dogs falling ill
at several dog-walking locations including local beaches. The Animal and Plant Health
Agency has been alerted about these reports. We are not aware of any link with the
crab and lobster mortality in the area late last year.</p>
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