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Largest dead zone ever hits the Gulf of Mexico
And climate change will only make dead zones worse.
Natasha Geiling
Aug 3, 2017, 11:20 am
https://thinkprogres...gulf-of-mexico/
Our corporations kill everything.
And climate change will only make dead zones worse.
Natasha Geiling
Aug 3, 2017, 11:20 am
https://thinkprogres...gulf-of-mexico/
Scientists have measured a dead zone the size of New Jersey in the Gulf of Mexico, making it the largest-ever dead zone recorded in the area, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association.
A dead zone occurs when nutrient pollution — largely from agricultural runoff like fertilizer and manure — makes its way into bodies of water, fueling algal growth. When the algae dies, it decomposes, creating oxygen-free zones that can no longer sustain marine life.
This year’s dead zone measures 8,776 square miles, beating out the previous record of 8,497 square miles set in 2002. For the last 32 years of monitoring, the dead zone in the Gulf has averaged 5,309 square miles.
Our corporations kill everything.