http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/04/110420-gulf-oil-spill-anniversary-animals-deaths-science-nation/Scientists befuddled by dolphin deaths, diseased fish.
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In the past six months, the numbers of dolphin and sea turtle deaths in the Gulf of Mexico (map) have risen, and some fish that inhabit the Gulf's coral reefs have developed abnormalities. (Read more about the Gulf oil spill anniversary.)
Yet projects to document and measure the oil's effects on Gulf marine life are still in the very early stages, scientists caution. Preliminary results may not be available for months, and it may be several years before any kind of scientific consensus is reached.
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"What we know
is that there was an insult to the system, that there were effects on the food web and ecosystem, and that some species have not recovered to the levels they were at before." (Related: "Exxon Valdez Anniversary: 20 Years Later, Oil Remains.")
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Fish Found With Deformed Ovaries, Missing Fins
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about the only thing the 'scientists' will say for sure is "What we know in the case of the Exxon Valdez is that there was an insult to the system . . . . and that it is too soon to say what they know about the Gulf of Death
the oil Barons are standing on the necks of the scientists and/or bribing them
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