Hurricane Rafael, now a Category 2 storm with sustained winds of 100 miles per hour, is moving into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico after inflicting catastrophic damage on Cuba. The powerful storm, which has left Cuba’s entire population of 10 million without electricity for the second time this month, continues to stir concerns across the region as it veers westward. While Rafael is expected to weaken gradually over the next few days, its presence still poses a threat to parts of Florida's Gulf Coast, particularly the Florida Keys, where coastal flooding is anticipated.
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Researchers and experts from various institutions continue to investigate the perplexing phenomenon of fish spinning erratically in the waters of the Florida Keys. One particularly concerning aspect is the disproportionate impact on smalltooth sawfish. While the exact cause remains elusive, there are positive developments in unraveling this mystery.
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According to Gil McRae from Florida Fish and Wildlife, recent investigations have ruled out red tide and low dissolved oxygen as causes of the unusual fish behavior. Additionally, the Department of Environmental Protection's analysis has not detected any of the 250. . .