The consequences of low DO concentrations can be dire for wildlife. In King Harbor Marina located in Redondo Beach, a storm pushed large numbers of sardines into this shallow harbor. Oxygen levels dropped to 0.72 mg/L, resulting in 170 tons of dead fish and over $400,000 in clean-up costs. Learn more about this 2011 fish kill. Photograph by Bruce Evans.
The consequences of low DO concentrations can be dire for wildlife. In King Harbor Marina located in Redondo Beach, a storm pushed large numbers of sardines into this shallow harbor. Oxygen levels dropped to 0.72 mg/L, resulting in 170 tons of dead fish and over $400,000 in clean-up costs. Learn more about this 2011 fish kill. Photograph by Bruce Evans.