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Sulfate reduction usually occurs in anoxic parts of the environment.

From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 2023

There’s no evidence that we’re seeing massive releases of sulfur—although deoxygenation like the Black Sea has experienced, with a larger anoxic zone and die-offs, is a bit of a warning.

From Scientific American • Sep. 26, 2023

At the time, the oceans were anoxic and saturated in dissolved iron.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 15, 2023

Heche suffered a “severe anoxic brain injury” caused by a lack of oxygen, according to a statement released last week on behalf of her family and friends.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2022

She shook her head at the anoxic list.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx