Why hurricanes can make fishing harder in Galveston, even without a direct hit
Hurricanes can affect water quality by stirring up sediment, dumping freshwater into coastal waters and causing large waves that disrupt saltwater fish.
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Hurricanes can affect water quality by stirring up sediment, dumping freshwater into coastal waters and causing large waves that disrupt saltwater fish.
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