Gulf of Mexico: Dealing with the Dead Zone
[3 Jul 2008]
When too much fertilizer reaches the Gulf of Mexico through the Mississippi River, a vast area gets robbed of oxygen. What can be done to reduce the dead zone that appears each summer? (More...)
Song of the crocodile
[26 Jun 2008]
How does momma croc know when to dig up the young? How do the embryos know when to start hatching? The secret's in the song... (More...)
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Conservationists will likely weigh in on offshore drilling of the Alaskan Eden. Come visit the ends of the Earth!
The United States' Alaskan Eden is getting another look by the government due to the increasing gas prices. Will the quest for more barrels outweigh the need to protect the natural resources? What could be the ultimate cost? More on...Wild Places Survive
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