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Domestic News
December 2, 1953
The Home Journal
Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
Dr. Charles Powers reported at the American Institute of Biological Sciences meeting in Madison, Wis., that New York garbage flowing into the ocean fertilizes microscopic creatures, benefiting fishing grounds off the harbor, aided by prevailing winds bringing deeper water up.
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New York Garbage
Feeds Fish Food
MADISON, Wis.-At a meeting of the American Institute of Biological Sciences, Dr. Charles Powers reported that garbage flowing into the sea from New York has a silver lining. It makes for good fishing outside the harbor.
"Since the area is just off New York harbor, refuse such as garbage from the city continually flows out into the ocean. This so-called polluted water is actually beneficial because it serves as a fertilizer for the microscopic creatures which fish feed on, and makes good feeding ground in the area."
There's another good reason for excellent fishing in the area, he reports.
There's a strong prevailing wind in the area that carries surface water off and causes the deeper water to rise, bringing the choice fish closer to the surface.
Feeds Fish Food
MADISON, Wis.-At a meeting of the American Institute of Biological Sciences, Dr. Charles Powers reported that garbage flowing into the sea from New York has a silver lining. It makes for good fishing outside the harbor.
"Since the area is just off New York harbor, refuse such as garbage from the city continually flows out into the ocean. This so-called polluted water is actually beneficial because it serves as a fertilizer for the microscopic creatures which fish feed on, and makes good feeding ground in the area."
There's another good reason for excellent fishing in the area, he reports.
There's a strong prevailing wind in the area that carries surface water off and causes the deeper water to rise, bringing the choice fish closer to the surface.
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
Economic
What keywords are associated?
New York Garbage
Fish Food
Polluted Water Beneficial
Fishing Grounds
Prevailing Wind
American Institute Of Biological Sciences
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Charles Powers
Where did it happen?
Off New York Harbor
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Off New York Harbor
Key Persons
Dr. Charles Powers
Outcome
beneficial for fishing grounds
Event Details
Garbage from New York flows into the ocean off the harbor, acting as fertilizer for microscopic creatures that fish feed on, creating good feeding grounds; prevailing winds cause deeper water to rise, bringing fish closer to the surface.