Endangered steelhead trout found alive in Topanga Creek after Palisades fire, surprising biologists
By
Lila Seidman
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
Biologists discovered that endangered steelhead trout in the Santa Monica Mountains survived the Palisades fire, which had caused fears they were wiped out by debris flows. A team found 30 adult trout and 21 babies alive in Topanga Creek, sparking celebration among conservationists. The steelhead are endangered at both state and federal levels, and their survival offers hope for the species' recovery in the region.
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· 3 pulledThere was a lot of happy dancing in the creek.
Scientists feared the Santa Monica Mountains' last remaining steelhead trout were dead, smothered by debris flows unleashed by the Palisades fire.
The endangered fish surprised them: A team of biologists recently spotted 30 of the rare trout — and 21 babies — in Topanga Creek.
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