Average but large Gulf dead zone found by scientists
Posted by Oceanography News -- ScienceDaily on 4 August, 2014
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The Gulf of Mexico dead zone has been mapped by researchers. This is an area with low oxygen water, measuring 5,052 square miles this summer -- approximately the size of the state of Connecticut. The measurements were taken during the 30th annual hypoxia survey cruise from July 27 to August 2....