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Steve Southerland: “I remain very fearful about the long-term consequences that disaster will have on the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem and our…”

On the recordAugust 24, 2012
I remain very fearful about the long-term consequences that disaster will have on the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem and our fisheries' long-term health.
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Steve Southerland
Florida

Editor's note · Context

Expressing concern over the lasting impact of the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster on fisheries.

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