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Numerous dead sturgeon found on Mare Island shore amid lethal algae bloom


The massive fish die-off appears to be caused by an algae bloom across the Bay Area.

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Numerous dead sturgeon found on Mare Island shore amid lethal algae bloom
A dead sturgeon discovered on Mare Island by naturalist Damon Tighe on Tuesday, one of many affected by an algal bloom throughout the bay. Photo courtesy Damon Tighe.

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