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Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill's Effects on Deep-Water Corals
Description: Scientists are reporting new evidence that the Deepwater Horizon oil spill has affected marine life in the Gulf of Mexico, this time species that live in dark ocean depths--deepwater corals. The research used a range of underwater vehicles, including the submarine Alvin, to investigate the corals. [Source: National Science Foundation]
URL: http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=123555&org=NSF&from=news
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Source: National Science Foundation
Publish Date: 3/26/2012
Reading Level: Basic
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