Author Topic: Recent Die-off of Menhaden in lower Estuary and NY Bight (Mid - Late December) (Read 1164 times)

Ziffystriperchum · « **on:** January 08, 2021, 03:05:31 PM »

Does anyone have any insight as to the reason for the recent die-off of menhaden experienced in the lower part of the Hudson and NY Bight toward the end of December??? . . . .some witnessed hundreds along the shore.

walkabout · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2021, 03:19:01 PM »

ive heard they could die if they swim into cold water..

Ziffystriperchum · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2021, 03:46:27 PM »

In Jersey, they seem to think it's caused by warmer water from climate change and more rain causing sewerage to overflow and run into the water causing algae blooms . . .depleating oxygen in the water.

https://hudsonreporter.com/2020/11/23/dead-fish-wash-ashore-on-newark-bay/

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Author Topic: Recent Die-off of Menhaden in lower Estuary and NY Bight (Mid - Late December) (Read 1164 times)

Ziffystriperchum

Recent Die-off of Menhaden in lower Estuary and NY Bight (Mid - Late December)

walkabout

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