Video of the Fish Kill
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Fish Kill, again
We can't tell you how saddened we are to report that the impoundment is again gasping for breath this morning. The pump was removed last week, and evidently the dissolved…
Staff Makes Extra Effort to Try to Stop Fish Kill
When the island staff arrived on the island this morning, the water surface looked like it was being pelted by raindrops. The fish were mouthing the water, trying to get…
Fish Kill possibly averted by rain
The short answer is that there are menhaden dying, and only time will tell if the current fish kill will be major or minor. While it can be amazing for…
The Impoundment Is Returning to Normal
"The Fish Kill of 2009" seems to be over. The water levels are low, but within the normal range. The water level should rise with the higher tides that are…
Time Will Tell
Tonight, when we surveyed the impoundment a little before dusk, the situation seemed a little more grim than we reported this afternoon. Not terrible. But not great either. We didn't…
Birds attracted to distressed fish
The birds of the impoundment got a treat today (as did the birders) when easy prey was struggling along the surface. A wide assortment of gulls, roseate spoonbills, herons, egrets,…
It Appears the Fish Kill Has Been Contained / Averted
This is the fifth in a series of posts on "The Fish Kill of 2009." At least for today, the fish kill seems to have been contained. Lots of fish…
Fish Kill- Background Information
This is the fourth in a series of posts about "The Fish Kill of 2009." Fish kills in impoundments around South Carolina are a common occurrence. In the heat of…
Some Fish Bite the Dust
This is the third in a series of post about "The Fish Kill of 2009". This morning, there were some dead fish around the edges of the impoundment. Flounder, for…