Altered Oceans

Rick Loomis

Los Angeles Times

Partially treated sewage flows into the ocean off the coast of Hollywood, Florida. The effluent meets government standards but is rich in nitrogen, phosphorous and other nutrients that fuel the growth of algae and bacteria. The outfall pipe, which has pumped millions of gallons of sewage into the sea since the 1950's is thought to be impacting coral reefs in the area and the fish that congregate around them.

Rick Loomis, "Altered Oceans," in POYi Archive, Item #45979, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/45979 (accessed November 23, 2024).