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Oceanic effect of river plants reported
01-31-2008 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Aquatic plants in rivers and streams may play a major role in the health of large areas of ocean coastal waters, according to recent MIT research that could have inform efforts to damp storm surge and lower nutrient levels.
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