The die off appears to be from an algal bloom happening throughout the Bay
Oakland residents woke up Sunday morning to find thousands of dead fish lining the shores of Lake Merritt, in what scientists say may be attributed to a sudden increase in the amount of algae in the water that are toxic for some marine life.
On Sunday morning at 8 a.m., Oakland resident and molecular biologist Damon Tighe said he found all types of fish washed up on the three-mile shoreline of Lake Merritt. The types of dead marine life included yellowfin goby, flounder, crabs, striped bass, bat rays and California anchovies — with the highest concentration found near the lake’s amphitheater.
“We were just commenting that Lake Merritt is a gem. It needs to be better taken care of,” she said. Gazing at the fish, she shook her head. “It’s gross, it’s sad,” Runco said. “This sounds alarming,” said Van Sommeran, adding that the die-off appears to be one of the worst that’s occurred in years.
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