The "dead zone" of the Gulf of Mexico

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April 21, 2018 NEW ON TED.COM The "dead zone" of the Gulf of Mexico 12:02 minutes · TEDWomen 2017 Ocean expert Nancy Rabalais tracks the ominously named "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico -- where there isn't enough oxygen in the water to support life. The Gulf has the second largest dead zone in the world; on top of killing fish and crustaceans, it's also killing fisheries in these waters. Rabalais tells us about what's causing it -- and how we can reverse its harmful effects and restore one of America's natural treasures. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day What's happening to the ocean? Are we turning the oceans into warm, noisy, uninhabitable bodies of acid? The short answer is, yes -- but there's still hope. Watch » 5 talks · Total run time 1:10:35 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Why we need to move toward an economy that can regenerate itself The old take-make-use-lose model of industrial design has depleted resources and dumped waste into the environment. By taking nature as our model and mentor, we can transform manufacturing -- and the earth, says economist Kate Raworth. Read more »   Download the TED app

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