External effects of chemical dispersant and chemically dispersed oil on seabirds

Abstract

Marine oil spills can have a significant impact to nearshore resources, including population-level effects to marine bird species. One potential response technique employed to reduce impacts is to apply chemical dispersants in... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Michael Ziccardi (Oiled Wildlife Care Network, Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis)
  2. Emily Whitmer (Oiled Wildlife Care Network, Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis)
  3. Becky Elias (Oiled Wildlife Care Network, Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis)

Topic Areas

Topics: Non-infectious Disease , Topics: Toxins/Contaminants , Topics: Birds

Session

MON-MM1 » Contributed Papers: Marine Health (13:00 - Monday, 1st August, Taverna)