The Arabian Sea's "Dead Zone" is bigger than Florida, and it's still growing

The Arabian Sea's `Dead Zone` © Kuring / Nasa Ocean Color Web

The Gulf of Oman plays host to the largest and thickest "dead zone" in the world, but scientists have struggled to study it intensively due to piracy and geopolitical tensions in the region.

Now, thanks to an alleviation in regional conflict, scientists have finally been able to use remote-controlled submarines to reveal the full extent of the area's dead zone.

The data has revealed that this particular dead zone is about the size of the US state of Florida, and it's still growing.

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