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On the recordJune 10, 2009
If the health of the oceans was ranked on a scale of A being the healthiest, F being failing, where would we be right now in your assessment, given the gravity of this situation with acidification?
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Senator Cantwell inquires about the health of the oceans amid acidification concerns.

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