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Numbers of Giant Cannibal Shrimp in Gulf Growing

26 April 2012

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Numbers of Giant Cannibal Shrimp in Gulf Growing

Black Tiger Shrimp are growing invasive species threat to our native shrimp. There is a little good news in the story though.

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Oceans at Risk of Mass Extinction?

21 June 2011

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Oceans at Risk of Mass Extinction?

A report is being delivered to United nations warning that global mass extinctions due to poor ocean health are imminent and in fact, have already begun and are proceeding at a rate faster than previously anticipated.

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Cadmium, Phosphates and Nitrogen Dumped into Tampa Bay

9 June 2011

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Cadmium, Phosphates and Nitrogen Dumped into Tampa Bay

Piney Point phosphate stack is pumping heavy metals, radioactive material and algae feeding nutrients into a Tampa Bay estuary. Lots of them! Cadmium, radium, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, you name it... Nutrients levels have increased over 100 fold . . . So far.

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A Modern Noah’s Ark

3 May 2011

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A Modern Noah’s Ark

After then news of the BP oil spill these people sprang into action, preparing for the worst case scenario. Thank God it didn't happen, but thank God we have people like this.

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A Good Florida Red Tide

4 April 2011

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A Good Florida Red Tide

A tide of tiny red organisms invaded a Florida beach town over the weekend, and the locals think it's a good thing! Click through for some creepy video.

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Oil Washing Ashore on Gulf Beaches

22 March 2011

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Oil Washing Ashore on Gulf Beaches

An oily tide washes ashore on some Gulf of Mexico beaches and the officials appear baffled by where it came from. Here's a hint: It's not red tide!

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