The destructive Palisades fire in the Santa Monica Mountains has effectively scorched the entire habitat of the endangered Southern California steelhead trout, raising concerns about their survival.
Experts warn that heavy rainfall following the wildfires could lead to sediment and debris being washed into trout habitats, posing an existential threat to the region's fish populations.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is contemplating a rescue plan for the Southern California steelhead trout, but experts stress that wildfires could have lasting negative impacts on aquatic life.
Steelhead trout, which once flourished in Southern California streams, face extinction threats from both wildfires and their aftermath, highlighting the broader ecological challenges posed by climate change.
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