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 Stories About: Alaska AND business AND oceans
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What a Drag
Coral Gardens in Alaskan Waters Spur Controversy Over Trawling |
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03 Nov 2003 |
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| What a Drag Coral Gardens in Alaskan Waters Spur Controversy Over Trawling If you think coral is only to be found in warm, tropical waters, think again. Cold-water coral gardens contain a surprising array of biodiversity, and scientists discovered a particularly impressive coral bed in waters off Alaska's Aleutian Islands last year, containing numerous coral varieties not seen before. That finding is now spurring controversy over ... |
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| Topics: Alaska, business, oceans (all these topics) |
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Cruise Control
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01 Aug 2002 |
Daily Grist |
| Cruise Control Norwegian Cruise Line, the fourth-largest cruise company in the world, will pay a $1.5 million fine for illegally dumping oil and untreated wastewater into the ocean, and subsequently lying about its actions. The company kept a false logbook and for three years lied to the Coast Guard about unlawful discharges off the coast ... |
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| Topics: Alaska, business, Florida, oceans, pollution and waste, solid waste treatment and disposal, United States, US EPA (all these topics) |
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