Massive Fish Die-Off Hits Texas Coastline

A heat wave in southern Texas has caused hundreds of dead fish to wash ashore in Brazoria County, near Houston. The warmer Gulf water temperatures have resulted in lower dissolved oxygen in the water, making it difficult for fish to breathe. The county is using heavy equipment to clean up the fish and bury them in sand dunes, which serves as a healthy part of the ecosystem for dune grass. While this is not uncommon, it's hard to predict how long it might last.