mortality pit

mortality pit
an excavation use for the disposal of large numbers of fish specimens contaminated with toxic substances, drugs or diseases and parasites. Hydrated lime can be added to raise the pH to lethal levels, destroying pathogens. The pit may be lined if the fish contain contaminants that would pollute the ground water

Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.

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