It turns out, fish – a lot of fish – are dying in the Galveston Bay and washing ashore. Pictured here, a dead fish washes up on the beach at Stratford Woods Park in Michigan on Thursday, May 31, 2018. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)
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lessIt turns out, fish – a lot of fish – are dying in the Galveston Bay and washing ashore. Pictured here, a dead fish washes up on the beach at Stratford Woods Park in Michigan on Thursday, May 31, 2018. (Katy
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Surfing, watersports, fishing
Galveston - Stewart Beach
Family events, playgrounds, amenities like showers that make a beach day easier.
Galveston - Stewart Beach
Family events, playgrounds, amenities like showers that make a beach day easier.
Camping, surfing, paddling, fishing
Camping, surfing, paddling, fishing
Galveston - West End Pocket Parks
Picnic, bird-watching, playgrounds
Galveston - West End Pocket Parks
Picnic, bird-watching, playgrounds
Paved path for biking/walking, vendors
Paved path for biking/walking, vendors
Galveston - Seawall
Quick and easy access to the sand and surf, paved walkway for walking, running and biking.
Galveston - Seawall
Quick and easy access to the sand and surf, paved walkway for walking, running and biking.
Freeport - Quintana Beach County Park
Lighted fishing pier, tent and RV camping, cabins
Freeport - Quintana Beach County Park
Lighted fishing pier, tent and RV camping, cabins
Fishing
Fishing
Bolivar Peninsula - Crystal Beach
Camping, fishing, affordable beach rentals.
Bolivar Peninsula - Crystal Beach
Camping, fishing, affordable beach rentals.
Nature trail, nesting for sea turtles, bird watching, fishing
Nature trail, nesting for sea turtles, bird watching, fishing
Cabanas, picnics
Cabanas, picnics
Fishing, proximity to downtown
Fishing, proximity to downtown
Fishing, camping, snorkeling, kiteboarding
Fishing, camping, snorkeling, kiteboarding
Picnic, jet ski rental, concessions, chair and umbrella rentals, summer events
Picnic, jet ski rental, concessions, chair and umbrella rentals, summer events
Surfing, fishing, cars can drive onto the beach
EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated camping is allowed on Surfside beach. Camping is not allowed here, but is allowed on the county beach farther north.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated camping is allowed on Surfside beach. Camping is not allowed here, but is allowed on
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Free camping, horseback riding
Dogs are not allowed on the beach. However, there is a walking path and pavilion rentals are available for weddings.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach. However, there is a walking path and pavilion rentals are available for weddings.
This beach is also close to the Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington
This beach is also close to the Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington
Peace and quiet, picnic
Peace and quiet, picnic
The smell of Galveston Bay near Seabrook might turn foul in the near future.
Why?
It turns out, fish – a lot of fish – are dying in the bay, authorities said, and washing ashore.
The fish are dying because of naturally low oxygen levels in the water, which essentially suffocates fish, according to Seabrook authorities. Those fish will turn up on the coast and be a nuisance for an undetermined amount of time.
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The phenomenon is called a "fish kill," according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. It happens naturally but can be accelerated by human activities, authorities said.
So, while people hanging out on the coast might see scores of dead fish, don't be alarmed. They will leave the area naturally, either by washing out into the bay again or being eaten by less-picky scavengers.
If you spot these dead fish, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department asks that you report it to their 24-hour hotline for their researchers. When the fish are spotted, remember to check the following before calling:
- Location, date and time
- Water color, clarity and any odor
- Number, size and species of affected organisms
- Recent weather
- Condition and behavior of animals or organism
- Are plants or other organisms affected?
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The last time a fish kill affected the Seabrook area was in May 2014.
Because of the event, officials are discouraging anyone from fishing in the area until the event is over.
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Jay R. Jordan is a breaking news reporter at Chron.com. Follow him on Twitter at @JayRJordan.
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