Record ‘dead zone’ possible, but not likely, in Gulf of Mexico during 2019 summer

JUNE 26, 2019 UPDATE: Bonnet Carre closure to begin at a stage of 15.5 feet at Carrollton Gage. This will allow crews to safely close bays. Based on forecast from NSW closing process could start…

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Hypoxic or “dead zone” in Gulf to be average-sized this year

A twice-as-big-as-Rhode-Island-sized area in the Gulf will be devoid of marine life this summer according to NOAA scientists. The forecast for the hypoxic zone or ‘dead zone’ will be approximately 5,780 square miles. More from…

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