Trash-picking seagulls excrete tons of nutrients

[rangerrebew]

Trash-picking seagulls excrete tons of nutrients
Nutrient overload in surface waters from the gull's feces costs governments $100 million a year

Date:
    June 21, 2017
Source:
    Duke University
Summary:
    At least 1.4 million seagulls feed at landfills in North America. Aside from the nuisance they pose, a study finds their nutrient-rich feces may threaten the health of nearby waters. The study estimates North American gulls deposit 240 tons of nitrogen and 39 tons of phosphorus into nearby lakes and reservoirs each year, fertilizing algae and weeds and costing local governments about $100 million in nutrient offset costs.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170621151501.htm

[Joe Wooten]

So, should we arm thousands of 10 yr old boys with Crosman 760's and turn them loose on those evil gulls? (pun intended)....

or scatter alka seltzer tablets on the landfills.....

All in the name of protecting the rivers.......

[RoosGirl]

If we kill all the gulls can we start putting phosphates back in our laundry detergent so that it actually cleans clothes?

[XenaLee]

Wow.... who knew?

The miracle of the gulls.....

http://www.mormonthink.com/glossary/seagullmiracle.htm

[Joe Wooten]

Wow.... who knew?

The miracle of the gulls.....

http://www.mormonthink.com/glossary/seagullmiracle.htm

Actually, they were in search of buoys, and stumbled upon grasshoppermageddon......