The Army launched a study into possible causes.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

Work continues on possible genetic causes.

VOA: special.2009.09.15

"I think a solution to end this piracy, or to reduce it significantly, is possible and it should be done with cooperation of the local community, while at the same time addressing the root causes of the problem,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.30