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New study shows extent of harmful human influences on global ecosystems
02-14-2008 · EurekAlert!More than 40 percent of the world's oceans are heavily impacted by human activities, including overfishing and pollution, according to a new study that will appear in tomorrow's peer-reviewed journal Science.
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