Fish kill dead zones in the gulf are mainly created by the nitrogen and phosphorus enrichment of the Lower Mississippi River. Some species of fish exhibit mass simultaneous mortality as part of their natural life cycle. Fish kill due to spawning fatalities can occur when fish are exhausted from spawning activities such as courtship, nest building, and the release of eggs or milt (sperm). Fish are generally weaker after spawning and are less resilient than usual to smaller changes in the environment. Examples include the Atlantic salmon and the Sockeye salmon where many of the females routinely die immediately after spawning. A
Be Careful What You Fish For Be Careful What You Fish For "Be Careful What You Fish For" is the fourteenth episode of the tenth season of the animated comedy series "Family Guy". The episode originally aired on Fox in the United States on February 19, 2012. When Peter and the guys try to salvage a sunken Mercedes-Benz, Peter half-heartedly promises a favor to a helpful dolphin. Soon, the dolphin moves to Quahog but outstays his welcome at Peter's. Peter tries to reunite the dolphin with his ex-wife in hopes that he will return to the ocean. This episode was written by Steve Callaghan and directed