Thousands of Dead Fish in Texas Coastal Sands Unleash A Disturbing Encounter

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Local officials confirmed that the mass fish kill was a result of a low dissolved oxygen situation.

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Warm water, which holds less oxygen than cold water, was identified as the primary factor behind the low oxygen levels.

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Menhaden fish struggle to survive when water temperatures rise above 70 degrees Fahrenheit due to oxygen deprivation.

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Shallow waters warm faster than deeper areas, leading to hypoxia and the suffering of fish trapped in the shallows.

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Fish panicking and acting erratically further deplete oxygen levels, exacerbating the situation.

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Fish kills like this are common during the summer months when temperatures increase.

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Cloudy skies and calm seas created unfavorable conditions, blocking photosynthesis and contributing to the depletion of oxygen.

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The Texas Parks & Wildlife Kills and Spills Team confirmed that low oxygen levels were responsible for the fish deaths.

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