Massive Fish Die-Off Hits Texas Gulf Coast Beaches
Thousands of dead fish, mostly Gulf menhaden, washed up on the Texas Gulf Coast due to a low dissolved oxygen event, according to Quintana Beach County Park. Water samples showed almost no dissolved oxygen, and officials warned of high bacterial levels and potential danger from the fish's sharp fins. Fish kills like this are common in the summer when temperatures increase, and if there isn't enough oxygen in the water, fish can't breathe.