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29 April 2015
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Sooke News Mirror
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Travis Patterson
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The Blob: Why warmer oceans are a big concern
Northeast Pacific Ocean
N 52º 54' 32.047" W 142º 22' 58.125"
DMS:
N 52º 54' 32.047" W 142º 22' 58.125"
Lat/Lng:
52.9089020477703 -142.3828125
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Warm water threatens marine habitats off the coast of BC
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