DoomsdaysCWSo, when I saw this on the news today, the first thing I thought of was #HABs (#HarmfulAlgaeBlooms). Seems that might be the culprit. Not good...
In Florida Keys, researchers investigate fish 'spinning and whirling' before dying
March 29, 2024
by Ehren Wynder
"A likely suspect is a naturally occurring toxin produced by an algae called #Gambierdiscus. Researchers detected elevated levels of it in areas with affected fish, as well as in the gut contents of some affected fish.
"The toxin is commonly found to accumulate on fish in #CoralReefs where the algae is found, It is not typically dangerous to the fish, but can be dangerous and even lethal to humans.
"Parsons said its presence was 'anywhere from five times higher to about 30 times above averages we've seen over the past 10 years.'
"'The maximum numbers we saw were below 10,000 cells per liter of water,' he said. 'That (number) is a lot for Gambierdiscus, but it's not a lot in terms of our typical blooming species. So that's one reason why Gambierdiscus was kind of under the radar here.'
"The link between Gambierdiscus and the spinning fish has not yet been proven, but scientists are chasing it as their strongest lead.
"The BTT and FWC recommend people avoid eating fish harvested from areas where affected fish have been observed and to avoid swimming in areas with dead and symptomatic fish."
#Extinction #ToxicAlgae #Fish #Florida #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #WarmingOceans #WaterIsLife #WaterTemperatures
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