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Winter Die-Off: Thousands of Herring Threaten Ecosystem

7/12/2025

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In Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales, a staggering number of bony herring have perished, likely due to a sudden winter die-off triggered by plummeting temperatures and dwindling water levels. Aquatic ecologist Dr. Adam Kerezsy warns that this alarming event could disrupt local ecosystems and threaten food supplies for birds and larger fish, raising concerns for the area's biodiversity.

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In Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales, a staggering number of bony herring have perished, likely due to a sudden winter die-off triggered by plummeting temperatures and dwindling water levels. Aquatic ecologist Dr. Adam Kerezsy warns that this alarming event could disrupt local ecosystems and threaten food supplies for birds and larger fish, raising concerns for the area's biodiversity.