Study finds sea life increase

MOBILE, Ala. -- Nearly four times as many fish, shrimp and crabs were found in Alabama waters in the fall of 2011 as there were before the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. That's according to data collected by the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Scientists believe the months-long fishing closure caused by the spill helps explain the dramatic increase. John Valentine, director of Sea Lab, said the data indicates the waters in Alabama, nearshore at least, are in relatively good shape. (Source: Mobile Press-Register, 05/26/12)