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Friday, August 15, 2008

'Dead Zones' Quickly Spreading Over Globe


Scientists have pointed out that 'Dead zones' in coastal waters - regions of ocean floor so deprived of oxygen that most marine life cannot survive - are spreading worldwide at an alarming pace. (Photo: Reuters)
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