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PRO/AH/EDR> Toxic algae – USA: (CA) fish die-off

Algae -- United StatesAfter a fish die off on the southern end of Clear Lake raised recent concern, a second large kill was noted, this time off the shores of Lakeport.According to a statement released by Lake County's Department of Water Resources, this is most likely the consequence of nutrients, cyanobacteria and warm water temperatures adversely affecting water quality, primarily dissolved oxygen.Fish rely on oxygen to breathe and process nutrients in their bodies. Warm water fish such as those Read more [...]