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Ospreys used as sentinel for pollution

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By Chesapeake Bay Activities August 30, 2013

Monitoring the buildup of chemical compounds in ospreys helps scientists track toxics in our waterways.

The USGS and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) study contaminant exposure in osprey around the Bay. Osprey health is an indicator of environmental problems. View the photo essay to learn more.

 

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Monitoring the buildup of chemical compounds in ospreys helps scientists track toxics in our waterways.

The USGS and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) study contaminant exposure in osprey around the Bay. Osprey health is an indicator of environmental problems. View the photo essay to learn more.

 

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