Can fish die in forest fires?

Question

think about it...

Answer 1

Ask Smokey the bear.

Answer 2

Normally NOT.. If the fish is in a large pond, the heat of the fire would, in all probability, not get hot enough to raise the temperature of the water in the large pond. IF, however, the body of water was small and the forest fire was all around, it is possible that the fire on all sides of a SMALL body of water would raise such that would suffocate the fish... It is highly unlikely though that this would happen.

There is something fishy about this question. Fish are stressed by low water flows, higher water temperatures, and competition for space and food. Low water conditions in spring and fall can cause spawning failures and increased predation on young fish. If conditions worsen, stress from higher water temperatures, lower oxygen levels, and reduced resistance to disease can cause fish to die. These threats impact future adult fish populations.

If the water is heated to a point above which the fish can tolerate, yes .....they can perish.
If the fish swims to the bottom of the pond and stays within it's optimal life range, it will survive.....the fish may go into a body altering mechanism to do something like HIBERNATING in the adverse conditions to maintain itself minimally until best conditions return....
Oxygen content decreases as temp increases...so the quality of life will be altered depending on O2 content....Hope this helps!!!!

Answer 3

Normally NOT.. If the fish is in a large pond, the heat of the fire would, in all probability, not get hot enough to raise the temperature of the water in the large pond. IF, however, the body of water was small and the forest fire was all around, it is possible that the fire on all sides of a SMALL body of water would raise such that would suffocate the fish... It is highly unlikely though that this would happen.

Answer 4

The fish would have to be in a rather large pond or body of water in order for the fish not to get overheated. I think if the water stays fairly cool, the fish should make it with no problem.

Answer 5

If the water is heated to a point above which the fish can tolerate, yes .....they can perish.
If the fish swims to the bottom of the pond and stays within it's optimal life range, it will survive.....the fish may go into a body altering mechanism to do something like HIBERNATING in the adverse conditions to maintain itself minimally until best conditions return....
Oxygen content decreases as temp increases...so the quality of life will be altered depending on O2 content....Hope this helps!!!!

Answer 6

There is something fishy about this question. Fish are stressed by low water flows, higher water temperatures, and competition for space and food. Low water conditions in spring and fall can cause spawning failures and increased predation on young fish. If conditions worsen, stress from higher water temperatures, lower oxygen levels, and reduced resistance to disease can cause fish to die. These threats impact future adult fish populations.

Answer 7

no duh...Fish need water. Fire is the opposite of water. If there's enough fire it will overcome the water and kill the fish. Or the water will get too hot and they will die of the heat.

Answer 8

wow ya i know the probally couldnt if there under water but i guess the would probally since the fire above the water and go to a differnt part of a stream or lake to try to move away but i guess the probally wouldnt die eney way

Answer 9

yes because the water in the lake/ pond/ swam/ river can get too hot and that makes the fish die

Answer 10

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Answer 11

not if the fish is in the water