We have oftentimes heard weatherman refer to approaching hurricanes not intended to hit land as “fish storms” but what does the term really signify and how exactly are fish impacted.
Hurricane Erin 🌀 because of her anticipated track, veering away from land out to sea is THANKFULLY referred to as a “fish storm”. Hopefully those will be the only kind we have this year.
Fish have natural sensors which sense changes in barometric pressure alerting them to seek deeper water days before an approaching hurricane. Hurricanes change water currents & with it water salinity and temperatures, so seeking deeper water where the current is calmer is where fish seek refuge. Usually the ideal depth is 200 feet or deeper. However certain species of fish get disoriented and oxygen levels which they are normally accustomed to become inhospitable.
The good news is, for the fish that do survive Hurricanes once the storm passes the ocean floor churns up alot of nutrients for them making it easier for them to find food. Baitfish, micronutriets, plankton etc. are all in abundance.
It may take several days or weeks for nature’s cycle to settle back to normal. And I am not sure if this is what weatherman are referring to when they use the term “fish storm” But for anyone who has experienced a land storm and it’s aftermath a “fish storm” is an incredible and welcome relief.
