Undersea Volcanoes in Deep Trouble, Eco-Groups Say
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In this National Geographic News article, read about the impact of commercial fishing on North Atlantic marine creatures living along deep sea volcanoes known as seamounts. Environmentalists warn that commercial trawlers threaten orange roughy and other fish species, consequently threatening the seamount ecosystems. Links to related stories and Web sites are also found on this page.
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