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In this talk I will focus on the hypoxia (low
oxygen concentrations) in Hood Canal. Why is Hood Canal acting differently than Puget Sound?
What could be causing the hypoxia? Is it humans, climate, or just natural variability? In order
to understand the answers to these questions, we need to first understand some basics of
oceanography and what factors control or influence oxygen in marine waters. We will also cover
the scientific study on this condition: the Hood Canal Dissolved Oxygen Program Integrated
Assessment and Modeling (HCDOP-IAM) Study. Please see
www.hoodcanal.washington.edu for information on Hood Canal, hypoxia, and the study.
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05/24/2007
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