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News Release 06-163
Phosphorus Found to Be Another Culprit in Gulf of Mexico's "Dead Zone"
Research shows multiple nutrients from the Mississippi River are disrupting the ecosystem
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A research boat gathers seawater samples in the Gulf of Mexico to test for nutrient levels.
Credit: Quay Dortch