Over-Fertilization of Coastal Waters and Dead Zones

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Posted: November 18, 2013

In this episode, the speakers explore a problem common to both ocean coastal zones and the Great Lakes—over-fertilization by nutrients, plankton blooms, and dead zones.

Speakers include Tom Schmid, president of the Texas State Aquarium, and Paul Sandifer, chief science advisor for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Ocean Service. Aquarium of the Pacific President and CEO Jerry Schubel moderates the conversation.

Original air date: November 4, 2013

Video Posted: November 18, 2013 | Running time: 27:03

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