Karenia cristata species source of toxins in SA’s algal bloom, scientists believe

Scientists believe they may have identified a little-known algal species called Karenia cristata as the source of the…
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Six rare #sawfish deaths in 7 days have scientists baffled amid bizarre #Florida fish behavior

“There is no concrete, conclusive proof of what is happening yet and that is still to be determined, which is quite terrifying.” said Gregg Furstenwerth, a lifelong diver in the Florida Keys. “If it continues, it is going to be the end of this #ecosystem as we know it.”

By Jen Christensen, CNN

Published Apr 12, 2024

"Most tests for toxins have been negative, but scientists have seen an unusually high number of #algae called gambierdiscus that can produce a wide variety of #neurotoxins that can be harmful to fish and dangerous to humans.

#Gambierdiscus is normally found in tropical and subtropical waters all around the world, but the algae can grow quickly when waters are warmer than usual. The climate crisis has brought record hot temperatures to the waters around southern Florida."

Read more: https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/six-rare-sawfish-deaths-in-7-days-have-scientists-baffled-amid-bizarre-florida-fish-behavior/1640732

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The fish in Menindee have died
Now abundant and rancid, eyes have cried
The clean-up will soon start
Money and time, depart
But these stinky fish must be denied

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