fish kill

Frequency: 4.52.1 per million words

Refers to the death of a large number of fish in a specific area, often due to pollution or lack of oxygen.

killADJECTIVE + kill

Categories:

fish

Examples (10)

  • The worst fish kill in recorded history was caused by a toxic algal bloom.
  • Environmental agencies are investigating the cause of the recent massive fish kill in the river.
  • A catastrophic fish kill occurred last summer due to extremely low oxygen levels in the lake.
  • The industrial plant denied any responsibility for the widespread fish kill reported downstream.
  • Local residents expressed concerns about the impact of the unexpected fish kill on water quality.
  • Researchers will study the biological factors contributing to the frequent fish kills in coastal areas.
  • The incident marked the third significant fish kill in the estuary within a decade.
  • Preventing future fish kills requires stricter regulations on agricultural runoff.
  • Fishermen discovered a devastating fish kill, which severely impacted their livelihood.
  • The report concluded that a combination of high temperatures and pollution led to the fish kill.