Scientists Predict Larger Summer Dead Zone In Chesapeake Bay

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists say this year’s summer “dead zone” in the Chesapeake Bay will be larger than average.
“Dead zone” refers areas of low or no oxygen that can kill fish and aquatic life.
Scientists with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Geological Survey gave a forecast on the dead zone on Wednesday.
They say this year’s dead zone could be about 1.89 cubic miles, or nearly the volume of 3.2 million Olympic-size swimmi