This EPA site provides links to introductory information about the Gulf of Mexico dead zone. It offers answers to questions such as: what is the hypoxic zone, how did it form, what strategies are being implemented to remedy it, and what is the government doing. It also features links to various regions within the Mississippi River Basin, allowing users to explore issues in their own area.
This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Biology:Ecology:Principles,
Habitats:Marine,
Water Column,
Geoscience:Hydrology:Surface Water:Water Quality/Chemistry ,
Biology:Microbiology
Resource Type:
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), General Public, College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12)
Extreme Environments: Anoxic
Ocean Environments: Coastal and Estuarine
Theme:
Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water,
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Ecology,
Hydrology/Hydrogeology
Keyword: eutrophication
