Topic: Dead Fish

2 chapters across the catalog

Bad Actors
Episode 443 1:24:34 - 1:27:04

443: Bad Actors

Salton Sea Stench, Los Angeles Odor Mystery

A mysterious foul odor that caused nausea and stomach aches across the Los Angeles and Pasadena areas was officially attributed to a massive fish die-off at the Salton Sea, 150 miles away. Some residents remain skeptical of the official explanation, given the distance the scent traveled. The incident was brought to light by a listener who discovered the podcast via a stencil painted on a city sidewalk.

What's My Line?
Episode 267 49:15 - 52:14

267: What's My Line?

Mass Animal Die-Offs, Time Magazine Aflocalypse Coverage

Time Magazine and other outlets have labeled recent mass bird and fish deaths as the "Aflocalypse" or "Aquapalypse." While media reports suggest these events are common occurrences caused by weather or disease, the timing and scale of the die-offs in Arkansas and elsewhere are noted. A Google Map mashup created by a listener tracks various global animal kill-offs, including starfish, dolphins, and crabs.