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Natural oil seeps encourage microbial life in Gulf of Mexico

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United Press International (UPI)

Publication Date
2016-01-25

NEW YORK, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Scientists from Columbia University's Earth Institute have discovered a new biological phenomenon in the Gulf of Mexico. Phytoplankton communities are thriving above natural oil seeps.

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http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2016/01/25/Natural-oil-seeps-encourage-microbial-life-in-Gulf-of-Mexico/4551453749061/?spt=sec&or=sn