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The Dead Zone in the Gulf of Mexico is a stark reminder of the interconnected manner of the environment. Pesticides, herbicides, phosphorous and other pollutants used to grow crops end up in the Mississippi and the Gulf, wreaking havoc on the habitat of robust wildlife.
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The Dead Zone in the Gulf of Mexico is a stark reminder of the interconnected manner of the environment. Pesticides, herbicides, phosphorous and other pollutants used to grow crops end up in the Mississippi and the Gulf, wreaking havoc on the habitat of robust wildlife.
