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NOAA says this year's "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico is predicted to be 8,800 square miles, the largest recorded in history. The dead zone is an area of low oxygen water that cannot support marine life. more ]]> The Associated Press Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:43:14 +0000 15974 29.84064389983441 -88.96728515625 http://wkrg.com/news/article/noaa_feeling_the_pain_at_the_pump/15038/
$1.7 million dollar budget shortfall due to fuel costs forces the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to cancel or cut back on voyages aimed at studying climate change and ocean ecosystems. more ]]> The Associated Press Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:43:14 +0000 15038 http://wkrg.com/news/article/hurricane_drones/14246/
Government scientists believe a fleet of small unmanned airplanes sent to hurricanes' cores could lead to revolutionary advances in storm forecasting and measurement. more ]]> The Associated Press Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:43:14 +0000 14246 http://wkrg.com/news/article/atlantic_hurricane_forecast/14172/
US government forecasters expect up to 9 hurricanes in 2008. more ]]> Associated Press Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:43:14 +0000 14172 http://wkrg.com/news/article/usa_receives_huge_hurricane_grant/13616/
NOAA has awarded the University of South Alabama half a million dollars to study hurricanes. more ]]> WKRG.com Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:43:14 +0000 13616