Why do dead fish float?

Subject: Why do dead fish float?

Date: Tue Feb 17 15:44:21 1998
Posted by Erik Drew
Grade level: teacher/prof
School: Heritage Elementary
City: Murrysville State/Province: PA
Country: Allegheny
Area of science: Zoology
ID: 887751861.Zo

Message:


I am a student teacher at Heritage Elementary in Murrysville, PA. I am 
teaching "Sinking and Floating" in a 5th grade class. One of the most 
commonly asked questions is "Why do dead fish float?". Does their 
density change after they die? I hope you can help me.

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