Mote Marine Laboratory

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.

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. . .