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Death by suffocation in the Gulf of Mexico.

Authors :
Malakoff, David
Source :
Science. 7/10/1998, Vol. 281 Issue 5374, p190-192. 3p. 1 Color Photograph, 2 Maps.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Reports on an area of the Gulf of Mexico called the dead zone. How runoff of phosphorus and nitrogen from the land into the gulf chokes off oxygen; Concerns fishermen have that such areas could destroy fishing industry; Efforts of the government to investigate the link between the runoff and the declining populations in the area of the Gulf.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
281
Issue :
5374
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
841535
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.281.5374.190