
DEAN RUTZ / THE SEATTLE TIMES
Culprit found in billions of bee deaths?
These bees were delivered to cranberry growers in Long Beach to pollinate spring blooms. Bees are required to pollinate about one-third of the nation's food crops.

DEAN RUTZ / THE SEATTLE TIMES
These bees were delivered to cranberry growers in Long Beach to pollinate spring blooms. Bees are required to pollinate about one-third of the nation's food crops.
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