THE SANTA CRUZ HARBOR HAS CLOSED ITS BOAT LAUNCH RAMP TO THE PUBLIC, AFTER A LARGE DIE-OFF OF ANCHOVIES. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON A LARGE INCURSION OF BAIT FISH OVERWHELMED THE HARBOR’S OXYGENATING CAPACITIES CAUSING AN UNTOLD NUMBER OF ANCHOVIES, IN THE SOUTH HARBOR, TO ASPHYXIATE. THE CLOSURE WILL REMAIN IN AFFECT WHILE A CLEAN UP EFFORT; SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE TODAY (FRIDAY) IS UNDERWAY. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE CLEAN-UP AND LAUNCH RAMP STATUS. GO TO : WWW DOT SANTA CRUZ HARBOR DOT ORG.
