Ducks At A Distance

Experts fear long oil effect on marine life, food chain

Experts dread long oil effect on marine life, food chain
Scientists studying the massive BP oil spill dread a decades-long, “cascading” effect on marine life that could lead to a shift in the overall biological network in the Gulf of Mexico.
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In April 2008, a late spring snow flurry resulted in the diversion of ducks from their flyway to a tailings pond (“Aurora Pond”) near Fort McMurray, Alberta, operated by Syncrude Canada Ltd. (“Syncrude”). The ducks landed on the Aurora Pond and were killed by the toxicity of the pond.
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Ducks halted
Tours have been suspended after two childish Hungarian tourists were killed last week with one body located near Pier 80 Friday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with our Philadelphia tour guests, crew members and their families. We are attending to their wants first. In the interim, we have… [This is a summary. To read the full article on SouthPhillyReview.com, click the headline above.]
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Humboldt Marine Science Students and the Eelgrass – Waterfowl Connection


Frank J. Shaughnessy, professor of botany at Humboldt Disorder University, discusses the complex role that eel grass plays in coastal areas. Humboldt Bay is home to 45 percent of Californias eel grass and its presence is felt both in its ecosystem as well as in the commercial fishing industry. Find out how Brant geese are impacting eel grass and potentially the changing of Humboldt Bay.

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