The Rain of Fish

I grew up in Honduras, the country is full of tradition and mystery. Especially in my little town like a yoro, my grandparents were born. I remember that summer is my best time of the year, I am on vacation at school, so I can visit my grandparents. Because I remembered, there are people who say rain falls from June to July every year. Others believe that no one believes that fish rained only when God blessed the city.

Acid rain has many negative effects on the environment and people all over the world. The first is an animal. Freshwater fish is the most affected fish among all animals. Sulfuric acid in acid rain affects the ability of fish to absorb oxygen, salt and nutrients. Acid also destroys the balance of salt in the fish and ultimately causes malformations that cause fish to be depleted in the lake. As the pH of the lake drops from 6 to 5, all fish die and nearly all living creatures disappear.

The impact of acid rain on the economy Many fish died due to acid rain. This reduces the ability of the fish to be captured and sold. People who rely on fishing to earn income may become unemployed. Farmers may not be able to produce high quality crops for sale. As the building continues to deteriorate, the economy needs to spend more money to solve these problems. Economic cost of acid rain Currently, the automotive industry in the United States invests 61 million dollars a year in acid resistant coatings of new cars. As a result, the cost of the vehicle increases to compensate for the cost of the resistive coating. This rise in car cost can be a problem for many people who rely on cars but are unable to buy them. Acid rain also brings losses of $ 2 billion to $ 4 billion to wheat, corn, soybeans and peanuts. This is devastating to the income of farmers and those who buy them.

Acid rain lowers the pH. Acid rain also affects fish. In an acidified lake, the mortality rate of the fish increases. Rapid pH changes can kill fish. It usually occurs in the early spring when the snow melts and releases the acidic components accumulated during the winter. The gradual decrease in pH over time is the second mechanism for increasing fish mortality. Outdoor observation and laboratory experiments showed that long-term acidity may interfere with fish breeding. In other words, the density of the fish population decreases, the size and age of the fish change (more and more). Removal or reduction of fish is the most obvious biological effect related to lake acidification, its effect on other aquatic organisms is also very important. All creatures may be affected. A change in pH brings about a decrease in phytoplankton and an increase in algae