Trouble in the Gulf

Scientists from the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies are reporting that dead baby dolphins are washing up along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Alabama at 10 times the normal rate. Approximately 20 young dolphins, some barely 3 feet in length, appeared to have either died shortly after birth or were aborted just before reaching maturity. While there are no obvious signs of oil contamination, scientists suspect that this isn't just a "coincidence." Tissue samples have been taken to determine if toxic chemicals from the oil spill may have been a factor in the death. Stay in touch - or better yet join - Surfrider Foundation. The Federal government, and BP, stopped testing the water in the Gulf. Surfrider, at their own expense, has not. See what they are finding !