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Investigators unsure of the cause of Gulf dolphin deaths

By | 10.28.11 | 2:46 pm | More from The Florida Independent

Several reports out today detail the bacterial infection behind a string of dolphin deaths that have occurred since last year’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Brucellosis, a bacterial infection, has been identified in at least five of 21 tests of stranded dolphins.

Tar balls, dead marine life raise more questions about oil in the gulf

By | 09.14.11 | 5:07 pm | More from The Florida Independent

Though BP has continued to deny that any of its gulf wells are leaking oil, a large-scale oil slick reported in the area is worrying Gulf Coast watchdogs. Concerns abound that the oil could spell trouble for area fisheries, especially since reports of dead dolphins have persisted in recent days.

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Seaborn Allies Join Anti-Pirate Coalition

By | 04.14.09 | 4:01 pm

I’ve spent the last 24 hours desperately compiling a forward-looking piece on efforts within the naval community to make the Navy a more effective anti-pirate force. I filed about an hour ago and my diligent editor, Laura McGann, has been tweaking ever since. And suddenly I discover, thanks to More…