I never knew that runoff of agricultural waste and vehicle emissions contributed to dead zones in the world's oceans. Even more amazing is that these conditions can be reversed with proper management.
Dead zones is one of those topics that you don't hear much about. If I'm not mistake I believe that some organisms live in deep waters of some dead zone, where's the sun doesn't even reach such depths.
I lived in South Florida for many years before returning to GA. I remember a news report many years ago that reported "black water" in the Gulf. They reported that the water was called black because that is how it appeared from the satellite image and that it was a result of a lack of oxygen in the water. At that time, no one really knew what was causing it, but was serious. Your presentation was enlightening because I did not know that runoff was the cause of it and that ethanol and petroleum entered into the scene.
Also, didn't part of Lake Erie catch on fire near Cleveland back in the 70's or 80's? Wouldn't you think that would clue some people in that there was a problem with the water?!!
Very informative. I too was unaware that there was such an issue with something like this. The question is, how can we as people, help with this issue?
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I had no idea that this was such a large issue. I have never read about this before. I found this presentation to be informative and educational.
I never knew that runoff of agricultural waste and vehicle emissions contributed to dead zones in the world's oceans. Even more amazing is that these conditions can be reversed with proper management.
Dead zones is one of those topics that you don't hear much about. If I'm not mistake I believe that some organisms live in deep waters of some dead zone, where's the sun doesn't even reach such depths.
I lived in South Florida for many years before returning to GA. I remember a news report many years ago that reported "black water" in the Gulf. They reported that the water was called black because that is how it appeared from the satellite image and that it was a result of a lack of oxygen in the water. At that time, no one really knew what was causing it, but was serious. Your presentation was enlightening because I did not know that runoff was the cause of it and that ethanol and petroleum entered into the scene.
Also, didn't part of Lake Erie catch on fire near Cleveland back in the 70's or 80's? Wouldn't you think that would clue some people in that there was a problem with the water?!!
Very informative. I too was unaware that there was such an issue with something like this. The question is, how can we as people, help with this issue?
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