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BP oil spill: How to save wetlands? Set them on fire, maybe.

BP oil spill: How to save wetlands? Set them on fire, maybe.
The BP oil spill is moving into Louisiana’s wetlands – a worst-case scenario for wildlife and the fishing industry. There is no perfect solution, scientists say, but a controlled burn is one option.
Read more on The Christian Science Monitor

Biologists study otters as they adapt to new home
Wildlife biologists are encouraged about river otters transplanted in fall of 2009 into the Provo River. The specialists are now gathering data on the otters to better understand how they are adapting to their new home.
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Oil spill throws fishing tournaments into the lurch

Oil spill throws fishing tournaments into the lurch
This could be devastating to the fishing industry — watch for all developments as they become available.

The oil is already wreaking havoc on plans for summer fishing tournaments. Gorenflo’s cobia tournament, which was scheduled for this weekend, has been rescheduled for Memorial Day weekend, and other events hang in the balance as well. Sylvia Hall spoke to the people behind the tournaments about what the oily seas could mean for the rest of the summer’s events.

Read more on WTVM 9 Columbus