Worst Chesapeake Bay "Dead Zone" In 25 Years

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As usually happens in summer, a massive "dead zone" has developed in the Chesapeake Bay. It's particularly massive this time around - the worst in 25 years, according to the Department of Natural Resources. WYPR's Joel McCord has the story.

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Submitted by Anonymous on August 3, 2011 - 12:38pm.

Thanks Joel. Nice report!

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