A 7.0 earthquake off California disrupted the habitat of the endangered Devils Hole Pupfish in Nevada.

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake off California's coast on December 5 caused waves to disrupt the habitat of the endangered Devils Hole Pupfish in Death Valley, Nevada. The disturbance may have destroyed pupfish eggs and made food less accessible. However, officials believe that the cleanup of decaying organic matter could benefit the species in the long term. Biologists are assessing the situation and planning ways to support the fish, which already face threats from groundwater pumping and climate change.

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