Summer heat brings fish kills in South Florida. Here’s what to do if you see one.

Photo Credit: Miami Herald Summer heat brings fish kills in South Florida. Here’s what to do if you see one by Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald MIAMI (FL), June 30, 2025 / 6:45 PM EDT/ Miami Herald – As temperatures heat up, so do the chances of dead fish floating to the surface of South Florida’s waterways. […]

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Photo Credit: Miami Herald Summer heat brings fish kills in South Florida. Here’s what to do if you see one by Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald MIAMI (FL), June 30, 2025 / 6:45 PM EDT/ Miami Herald – As temperatures heat up, so do the chances of dead fish floating to the surface of South Florida’s waterways. Fish kills — which can range from a few dozen fish in a small area to massive stinking numbers across large bodies of water — are most likely to happen during the summer when there’s more rain, runoff and sewage leaks, said Rachel Silverstein, the chief executive officer of Miami Waterkeeper. Miami Waterkeeper, a non-profit organization, tracks potential fish kill conditions in Biscayne Bay by monitoring weekly for bacteria and dissolved oxygen levels that are indicators of looming trouble. They also encourage reports from boaters and residents who come across fish kills. View the full story via @MiamiHerald

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