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Disappearing Islands in the Gulf of Mexico

I dont see Ship [Island] anywhere, said Asbury H. Sallenger, a oceanographer at the Geological Survey who was sitting in the [airplane's] co-pilots seat and had the best view. "On the map we see it, but all I see is breakers. There is just zip left of this thing." - excerpt from this New York Times article.

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