Topic: Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
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Lake Erie: big algae problems, more to come
Lake Erie's huge algae bloom in 2011 covered nearly a fifth of the lake. A new report says warming climate and modern farming are creating ideal conditions for big algae blooms to clog Lake Erie.
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BP oil spill imperils Cajun culture
The Cajun culture has a rich tradition with deep ties to the Louisiana bayous. But the BP oil spill's impact on the economy and the environment is straining those ties.
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Massive 'dead zone' in the Gulf -- but not because of the oil spill
The 2010 Gulf of Mexico 'dead zone' of oxygen-deprived water – roughly the size of Massachusetts – is patchy and more spread out than usual.
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Some coastal woes begin far inland
Farm runoff creates ‘dead zones’ offshore, but no national authority is tasked to address them.
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