Coastal Waters Show Decline In Contaminants Over 20 Year Period
Monday, May 12, 2008 - 09:35
in Earth & Climate
NOAA scientists have just released a 20-year study showing that environmental laws enacted in the 1970s are having a positive effect on reducing overall contaminant levels in coastal waters of the US. However, the report points to continuing concerns with elevated levels of metals and organic contaminants found near urban and industrial areas of the coasts.