Animal Die-off -- United Kingdom
Scientists believe carbon dioxide from industry and land run off could cause irreparable damage to marine ecosystems. Their warning came after tests found acute levels of the gas cause starfish to dissolve.
A team of marine scientists made the discovery during a 4-day experiment at Loch Sween on Scotland's west coast. They wanted to find out how whole marine ecosystems respond to short-term carbon dioxide exposure. Previously, tests had focused on the effect high levels of the gas had on
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