In the Zone
15 Jul 2008, 16:00 UTC
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Plankton is among the most important marine life forms, but excessive blooms can lead to phenomena known as dead zones, where water at the bottom of the ocean becomes depleted of oxygen and proves lethal for marine organisms. This short video explores this unique phenomenon, and examines how human activity in summer months can contribute to plankton blooms that cause dead zones.
