I'm trying to hypothesize what caused a fishkill. Is it possible that chemicals can raise the temperature of a river?, causing lower oxygen levels? This seems a bit far-fetched, but I'm wondering if this could happen. Thank you.

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I'm trying to hypothesize what caused a fishkill.  Is it possible that chemicals can raise the temperature of a river?, causing lower oxygen levels? This seems a bit far-fetched, but I'm wondering if this could happen.  Thank you.

Ms. Sue · Answer

I think you're on the right track. Check out these sites for causes of fish kill.

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http://www.sciencecases.org/fishkill/fishkill.asp

http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/fisheries/420-252/420-252.html