January 31 2014 Hundreds of dead fish surface in Kings River fishing spot, California -More than 500 deep-sea lanternfish, squid found dead or dying in Hawaii

Hundreds of dead fish surface in Kings River fishing spot, California

Rick Montanez
abclocal.go.com
Wed, 29 Jan 2014 04:02 CST

Hundreds of dead fish are surfacing in a popular fishing spot in the Kings River. The dead fish began showing up earlier this week. California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials think it may be something missing from the water.

Several clusters of dead, decomposing carp line a segment of the Kings River south of Stratford. The rotting fish are leaving a strong, disgusting odor in the air.  Read Story 

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More than 500 deep-sea lanternfish, squid found dead or dying in Hawaii

Star Advertiser
Wed, 29 Jan 2014 21:02 CST

Lantern fish are food for whales and other creatures.

Between 500 and 800 lanternfish and squid were found dead or dying in the Nawiliwili Harbor area on Monday, prompting in investigation by state and federal officials into what caused the die-off.

The lanternfish and squid are typically found in the deep ocean, but are also known for their nightly vertical migrations to shallower depths, the Department of Land and Natural Resources said in a press release issued today.

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