Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fishkill
noun
/ˈfɪʃ.kɪl/
Definition
A fishkill refers to the mass die-off of fish in a particular body of water due to various environmental factors.
Examples
- The recent fishkill in the lake was alarming for local fishermen.
- Authorities are investigating the causes of the fishkill observed last week.
- After the heavy rains, a fishkill occurred due to the runoff contaminants.
Meaning
The term ‘fishkill’ describes a situation where a significant number of fish die simultaneously, often caused by pollution, disease, lack of oxygen, or sudden changes in water temperature.
Synonyms
- fish die-off
- fish mortality
- ichthyocide event
