A massive bluegill fish kill was observed in a lake near a power plant during the winter months. It was determined that the plant was releasing large amounts of hot water into the lake. what likely caused the death of so many bluegills in the lake?

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Vivian Myers

13 January, 16:47

A massive bluegill fish kill was observed in a lake near a power plant during the winter months. It was determined that the plant was releasing large amounts of hot water into the lake. what likely caused the death of so many bluegills in the lake?

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Lainey Fitzpatrick · Answer 1

The influx of warmer water caused an unexpected increase in the metabolic rate of the bluegills, which led to increased physiological stress from limited resource availability.

Explanation:

Bluegill is known as a marine species that live in freshwater. They commonly occur in the deep ponds, lakes and shallow water. They also like to live in aquatic plant species, and near to the shades of trees.

If the plant was releasing more amounts of hot water into the ocean or lake this can cause an unexpected increase for energy used by the bluegills fish per unit of time, and it can cause increased stress from the ability of limited sources.