This year’s low-oxygen “dead zone” in the Gulf is smaller than previously expected, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration researchers’ announced on Thursday. The zone, which features low to no oxygen to support marine life, is approximately 4,402 square miles, 21% smaller than estimates from early June. The measurement—the 15th smallest on record—is also 30% smaller
Good news from the Gulf: This year’s ‘dead zone’ is smaller than expected
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