What substance contributed to many of the fish deaths in the 1970s?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Mercury released from mining and manufacturing processes caused fish kills in many locations throughout the 1970's. Because it can also injure animals and humans, the restrictions of its use and disposal were subsequently tightened.

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∙ 15y ago

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Which of the follwing contributed most to the fish population dying during the 1970s?

Man

What contributed most to the fish population dying during the 1970?

The preditors such as the bear, fisherman, alagator, and crocidile contributed to the fish population dying during the 1970s.

Salt or toxic waste or predators or mercury or iodine which contributed to the fish population dying in the 1970s?

toxic waiste

What contributed most to the fish population dying during the 1970s salt toxic wastepredators mercury or iodine?

Toxic waste

Which of the following contributed most to fish populations dying during the 1970s A salt B toxic waste as water pollution C predators D mercury E iodine F acidic waters?

Water Pollution.

What substance bioaccumulates in fish?

Mercury bioaccumulates in fish.

What fish is responsible for the most human deaths?

Not really a fish, but the Box Jellyfish kills the most.

How do you stop fish deaths caused by pollution?

You stop the polution.

What could the jelly substance on the bottom of a fish tank be?

Fish eggs, fish sperm, mold.

What contributed to fish population dying during the 1970?

mercury salt

What fishy substance do most lipsticks contain?

Most lipsticks contain fish scales.

What is the jelly substance like that pregnant fish drop in the bottom of the aquarium?

The jelly-like substance is likely fish eggs that the pregnant fish has released. These eggs are fertilized by the male fish and will hatch into baby fish if conditions are right. It is important to provide a safe environment for the eggs to develop if you want to raise the fry.

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