30th March, 2024
CHIRANJIT MITRA
Florida's iconic sawfish are in trouble, exhibiting strange spinning behavior and dying in alarming numbers.
Sawfish are critically endangered with their unique saw-like rostrum.
This crisis unfolds in the Florida Keys, a vital sawfish habitat.
Scientists are baffled by the spinning behavior, a likely sign of a neurological issue.
Authorities have launched an urgent effort to rescue and rehabilitate affected sawfish.
Environmental toxins, diseases, and habitat changes are under investigation.
Scientists are working tirelessly to understand the cause and save these unique creatures.
This crisis highlights the need to protect our oceans and the amazing creatures that call them home.