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How Long-Distance Dust Has Local Effects

Did you know that contaminant-ridden dust from Africa may be harming coral reefs in the Caribbean? Scientists at the USGS are examining the air in Africa and in the Caribbean to determine what kinds of nutrients, microbes, and contaminants are traveling across the ocean.

Written on June 22, 2010 at 8:11 am, by Rebecca Bruno

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Categories: Ecosystems, Featured, Water
Tags: coral reefs, dust, video

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