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Mississippi EstuaryPosition of center of photo (Lat/Long): [29.26645/-89.36359] |
![]() ![]() Once infrequent, the Gulf of Mexico dead zone is now an annual event, triggered by phosphorus and nitrogen in fertilizers used on farms throughout the central United States and as far away as Saskatchewan, Canada. In the fall, strong winds from seasonal storms stir the water, mixing the oxygen-poor deep water with oxygen-rich surface water, bringing a reprieve until the next spring. |
Source of material: NASA |
Further information: WikiPedia article on Mississippi Estuary