A mysterious die-off of smalltooth sawfish in the Florida Keys has led to the deaths of over 40 endangered sawfish since January. Biologists are rescuing sick sawfish in an effort to determine the cause of the deaths, with some fish displaying bizarre behavior. Researchers have used biodegradable straws to protect fish from consuming new coral and have built a 'Coral Fort' from recycled materials to prevent fish from eating a lab-grown reef.
Six rare sawfish deaths in 7 days have scientists baffled https://t.co/aMTovVYPbX https://t.co/jygWQ0t1Xs
First, fish off the Florida Keys starting swimming in spirals or upside down. Then, endangered sawfish started dying. Scientists are racing to figure out why. https://t.co/xp9GSMlH5D
Fish off the #Florida Keys starting swimming in spirals or upside down. Then endangered sawfish started dying. Scientists are racing to figure out why. https://t.co/TUY5DNppXc via @PatriciaMazzei
Mystery in the Florida Keys as six rare sawfish die in 7 days - while others begin acting bizarrely https://t.co/ZA8n1FhBSg https://t.co/EG4SnFcabo
Sawfish in Florida are dying in an "unusual mortality event." What happened to smalltooth sawfish in Texas? https://t.co/uWJFmDKpqK
Smalltooth sawfish experience 'unusual mortality event' in Florida. What happened to Texas sawfish? https://t.co/3MKdVuyzxN
A large sawfish that showed signs of distress was rescued by wildlife officials in the Florida Keys, where more than three dozen of the ancient and endangered fish have died for unexplained reasons in recent months😟 MORE: https://t.co/2AiqKaZjbQ https://t.co/kEUSqM96Ba
Distressed, Florida sawfish found mysteriously swimming in circles rescued by wildlife officials https://t.co/DYDrYkRJ73
Sawfish deaths rise by 6 in 7 days as first sawfish is rescued in emergency effort. Scientists still have not identified smoking gun that’s causing this. At least 70 different species of fish have been seen spinning & acting erratically. It’s been 6 months. https://t.co/5Sm7TO32oV
Scientists around the world have been working for years to address the decline of coral reef populations. But some South Florida scientists may have found a solution...with straws. https://t.co/5OctDn8o9Q
Biologists Rescue Sawfish As Dozens Of Ancient Animals Die For Unknown Reasons https://t.co/JG9F7X6uNt
The smalltooth sawfish, a critically endangered animal, is in even more danger than usual in the Florida seas. Six of the rare creatures washed up dead in the past seven days, officials reported. https://t.co/h82unYVIRC
11-foot sawfish rescued in Florida as biologists try to determine why the ancient fish are dying https://t.co/auGeCyNeUj
Biologists rescue sick sawfish, hoping for clues in Florida Keys fish-kill mystery https://t.co/PUOFdWvOAQ
Sawfish rescued in Florida as biologists try to determine why the ancient fish are dying https://t.co/YahuYS2a9L
Six rare sawfish deaths in 7 days have scientists baffled amid bizarre Florida fish behaviour https://t.co/O215VL5SN7
Since late January, state wildlife officials have been documenting what they call an "unusual mortality event" that has affected about 109 sawfish in Florida's waters and killed at least 28 of them. https://t.co/I40QK8PafD
First endangered sawfish rescued from mysterious die-off in #Florida Keys. More than 40 have died since January. https://t.co/SxlFLlbx2G via @MaxChesnes
Florida scientists have built a "Coral Fort" from plastic straws and other recycled materials to keep fish from eating a lab-grown reef. https://t.co/PWk98hn8mo
Endangered smalltooth sawfish deaths climb to 38 in #Florida Keys https://t.co/2J74UpExpb
South #Florida researchers use biodegradable straws to keep fish from eating new coral https://t.co/NhA0ADeiEW via @DavidWFischer