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PRO/AH> Mussel die-off – USA: (NY) heat effect susp
Animal Die-off -- United StatesThousands of dead mussels have washed up this week [20-26 Aug 2016] on the shores of Long Island [New York], baffling scientists. Mussels thrive in the Long Island Sound's typically mild temperature. However, experts say this year's [2016] high temperatures may have killed them off.A Stony Brook University marine science professor says he examined the blue mussels that have come ashore in Jamesport and says the die-off could have to do with the hot summer. Professor Read more [...]
