Gulf Alliance meets in Mobile; experts aim to address 'tipping point' - al.com

Gulf Alliance meets in Mobile; experts aim to address 'tipping point' - al.com: "Red tides, dead zones, fish kills and swimming advisories have become increasingly common in recent years as the Gulf of Mexico faces increasing pressure from a steadily expanding coastal population and the influx of agricultural runoff and other forms of water pollution.

With problems too large for any one state to wrestle, some say the best hope for the future health of the Gulf now lies with the Gulf of Mexico Alliance, a gathering of scientists, environmentalists, and government officials meeting in Mobile this week at the Battle House Hotel."