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Nutrients in the Environment Nutrients in the Environment
Nutrients are essential to the growth and survival of all living organisms, and have a direct influence on the abundance and diversity of life on earth.

Technologies turn manure into fertilizer, energy and water Technologies turn manure into fertilizer, energy and water
Primary agriculture is responsible for more than 10 per cent of the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activities.

Haloacetic Acids in the Environment Haloacetic Acids in the Environment
Haloacetic acids (HAAs) have been found in lakes, groundwater, drinking water, glacial ice, precipitation, air and soil.

Maps Help Protect Sensitive Areas from Spills
Maps Help Protect Sensitive Areas from Spills photo Every second counts when there has been an oil spill at sea.

Early Mortality Syndrome in Salmonids
Early Mortality Syndrome in Salmonids photo Early mortality syndrome (EMS) is an international problem that affects various species of salmon and trout...

Aquaculture and Pesticides
Aquaculture and Pesticides photo You may not realize it, but there's a good chance that the salmon sizzling...







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