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- Underwater robots just discovered the world's biggest dead zone Wed, 2 May 18, 3:47amUnderwater robots exploring off the coast of Oman made a devastating discovery this week: the largest dead zone in the world, covering at least the size of Scotland and possibly more...
- Report: meat industry responsible for largest-ever dead zone in Gulf of Mexico Wed, 2 Aug 17, 8:32pmMost people know by now that a plant-based diet is better for one’s mental and physical well-being. But did you know that reducing your consumption of meat — whether from bovine, chicken or pig — can also benefit the...
- Ocean dead zone near African coast shows lowest oxygen levels ever recorded Fri, 8 May 15, 3:00amThe dead zones are spreading. No, it’s not a sign of the zombie apocalypse, though the consequences could be just as dire. A recent study by the European Geosciences Union's journal Biogeosciences describes a dead zone...
- Dead zone near African coast shows lowest oxygen levels ever recorded Fri, 8 May 15, 12:00amThe dead zones are spreading. No, it’s not a sign of the zombie apocalypse, though the consequences could be just as dire. A recent study by the European Geosciences Union's journal Biogeosciences describes a dead zone...
- 223,000 Gallons of Molasses Spill Into Honolulu Harbor Killing Thousands of Fish Fri, 13 Sep 13, 4:30amThis week Matson Inc, spilled 223,000 gallons of molasses into waters near Honolulu's Sand Island as the syrupy liquid was being transferred onto a container ship...
- Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone to Triple in Size this Year, NOAA Warns Fri, 12 Jul 13, 2:00amEvery year runoff carried by the Mississippi River creates a "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico - and this year it is expected to triple in size, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)...
- Gulf of Mexico “Dead Zone” to Triple in Size, NOAA Warns Thu, 11 Jul 13, 10:19pmEvery year runoff carried by the Mississippi River causes a "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico and this year it is expected to triple in size, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)...
- Byproducts From Greek Yogurt Prove Toxic to the Environment Fri, 24 May 13, 5:11amGreek yogurt is delicious, high in protein, and a good alternative to sugary snacks. However the $2 billion dollar a year industry has a dark side that comes in the form of toxic acid whey. It takes three to four ounces of...
- EPA Declares More than Half of US Rivers Unfit for Aquatic Life Wed, 27 Mar 13, 11:02pmPhoto via Shutterstock The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has declared that an astounding 55 percent of rivers and streams in the country are in “poor condition for aquatic life.” The results...
- Environmental Groups Sue EPA over Gulf of Mexico “Dead Zone” Sat, 17 Mar 12, 8:00amThe Oil Industry isn’t the only culprit in the slow destruction of the Gulf of Mexico — environmental groups claim that an area the size of Massachusetts is now a “dead zone due to Mississippi River pollution...
- Aquatic Dead Zones Produce Greenhouse Gas 300X More Potent Than CO2 Sat, 13 Mar 10, 3:48amWe’ve heard a lot lately about the relationship between global warming and the ocean. An article in Thursday’s Journal of Science describes how aquatic dead zones — or hipoxic waters — create trouble...