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The Black Water Phenomenon

They're calling it "black water," an area that might be hundreds of square miles, off the Southern Gulf coast. Fishermen and others who've traveled through the noticeably dark water say there's no sign of marine life in it, and that fish headed toward it will change course--avoiding the area. Beverly Roberts is one of the investigating scientists...

Marine Life and Black Water

A huge expanse of discolored water sits off Florida's southern Gulf coast and has been given the name of "Black Water." And while its cause is uncertain, so too is its effect. Beverly Roberts is a scientists at the Florida Marine Research Institute...

Learning about the Black Water

Scientists continue to study the huge area of discolored water off Florida's southern Gulf Coast. The Black Water as it's called seems to be repelling marine life, but not harming it. Researcher Beverly Roberts says further testing should provide some answers...

Black Water from above

Scientists are using high-tech measures in their efforts to determine the cause or source of a huge area of discolored water off Florida's Gulf Coast. Researcher Beverly Roberts says though the investigation is relatively new, the phenomenon is not...

A natural cause for black water?

While a huge mass of discolored water sits off Florida's Gulf Coast, its causes and effects seem ominous. In fact, though, the so-called black water might be perfectly normal. Beverly Roberts is with the Florida Marine Research Institute...