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March 29, 2004
So long, and thanks for all the fish
Dead Zones Emerging as Big Threat to 21st Century Fish Stocks
There are nearly 150 oxygen-starved or "dead zones" in the world's oceans and seas, a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) shows.These "dead zones" are linked to an excess of nutrients, mainly nitrogen, that originate from agricultural fertilizers, vehicle fumes, factory emissions and wastes. Low levels of oxygen in the water make it difficult for fish, oysters and other marine creatures to survive as well as important habitats such as sea grass beds
Experts claim that the number and size of deoxygenated areas is on the rise with the total number detected rising every decade since the 1970s. They are warning that these areas are fast becoming major threats to fish stocks and thus to the people who depend upon fisheries for food and livelihoods.
Posted by Azael at March 29, 2004 07:25 PM
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Yes, I had been thinking of that.
Along these lines: March casualties lower than in recent months (Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan,). Media spin wil be "DOUBLE FEBRUARY!!"
Something like that.
Posted by: The Commissar at March 31, 2004 07:41 AM
Cost/benefit.
We know the cost, we're still looking for the benefit.
Posted by: Hal at March 31, 2004 08:03 AM
Oh, and Commisar, March is HIGHER than Oct, Dec, Jan, Feb. Only November was higher.
Please refer to the facts.
Posted by: Hal at March 31, 2004 08:05 AM
