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They Fish for Science.
Scientists from the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia study rivers near Du Pont plants to ensure waste disposal protects aquatic life and prevent pollution from new plants. The two week field work collects fish, clams, oysters, mussels, snails, insects, plants, and microscopic organisms for analysis at Philadelphia labs for a permanent pollution yardstick.
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Izaak Walton
Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
du Pont
Academy
Philadelphia