Pacific 'dead zone' said to exceed fears (AP)

By JOSEPH B. FRAZIER, Associated Press Writer Fri Aug 11, 8:55 PM ET PORTLAND, Ore. - Scientists say the oxygen-starved "dead zone" along the Pacific Coast that is causing massive crab and fish die-offs is worse than initially thought. Scientists say weather, not pollution, appears to be the culprit, and no relief is in sight. However, some say there is no immediate sign yet of long-term damage to the crab fishery. Oregon State University scientists looking for weather changes that could reverse ...