ADVISORY/Experts Available To Discuss Growing Oceanic ``Dead Zones''.Business Editors ADVISORY... --(BUSINESS WIRE) TOPIC: The number of "dead zones," or areas in the oceans where marine and plant life have died, has doubled to approximately 150 places since 1990, according to an article by Agence France Presse. During the UN Environmental Program's annual conference in Asia, experts discussed how "dead zones" are threatening people who rely on seafood for sustenance and livelihood. The problem is the abundant use of fertilizers that contain nitrogen. Although nitrogen produces plant growth on land, in ocean water it can cause an overgrowth overgrowth Rapid growth in the sales of a mutual fund's shares to the extent that the fund has difficulty finding promising new investments or it must take such large positions in individual investments that its trading flexibility is reduced. of algae algae (ăl`jē) [plural of Lat. alga=seaweed], a large and diverse group of primarily aquatic plantlike organisms. These organisms were previously classified as a primitive subkingdom of the plant kingdom, the thallophytes (plants that . The algae decompose and deplete the amount of oxygen necessary to sustain other marine life. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story: Dr. Frank Cynar, of the University of San Diego, Biology Department, is an expert on environment science, including marine biology, oceanography and marine biogeochemistry bi·o·ge·o·chem·is·try n. The study of the relationship between the geochemistry of a region and the animal and plant life in that region. bi . 619-260-4729 619-260-4600 (University PR Phone) Professor Alan Desbonnet, of the Rhode Island Sea Grant Program, Coastal Resources Center The University of Rhode Island History The University was first chartered as the state's agricultural school in 1888. The site of the school was originally the Oliver Watson Farm, and the original farmhouse still lies on the campus today. , is an expert in water quality, both fresh and salt. He heads up Rhode Island's Vision 2020 project -- a push for forethought fore·thought n. 1. Deliberation, consideration, or planning beforehand. 2. Preparation or thought for the future. See Synonyms at prudence. and planning in growth management for the Ocean State. He can speak on a variety of issues, including land use, septics and pollution. 401-874-6480 Professor Guritno Roesijadi, of the University of Maryland University of Maryland can refer to:
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