"Unprecedented Sawfish Die-Off Baffles Scientists in Florida"

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Six critically endangered smalltooth sawfish have washed up dead in Florida in the past week, adding to a mysterious die-off that has puzzled scientists for months. Reports of various fish species behaving erratically, such as spinning in circles, have also been noted, with some sawfish observed spinning before dying. The cause of these unusual behaviors and deaths remains unknown, but potential factors being investigated include warm ocean temperatures, the presence of harmful algae, and the effects of the climate crisis. The situation has raised concerns about the future of the ecosystem and the survival of these endangered animals.
Topics:nation#climate-crisis#endangered-species#environment#fish-behavior#florida#smalltooth-sawfish
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