Thousands of Fish Found Dead in New Jersey’s Shark River

Kevin

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Officials from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) believe that a lack of oxygen may be behind a massive fish kill in the Shark River this week. According to CBS New York, tens of thousands of fish were found floating on the surface of the river on Monday. The vast majority of the fish affected were menhaden, but observers also spotted flounder, puffers, and the occasional striped bass. Visitors to the docks in Belmar were greeted by a host of...
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