Massive Fish Die-Off Along Texas Gulf Coast

Thousands of Menhaden fish were found dead on a beach in the Gulf Coast of Texas due to warmer water, which can't hold as much oxygen as cooler water. Shallow waters warm more quickly and if Menhaden become trapped, they will suffer from hypoxia, a state where oxygen levels are insufficient to maintain homeostasis. Crews have begun the removal process but will need the tide to recede several more feet before all the fish can be removed.