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Characterization of petroleum hydrocarbons in tissues of birds killed in the Amoco Cadiz oil spill

January 1, 1981

Results of the chemical analysis for petroleum hydrocarbons of muscle and liver tissue of several species of seabirds found washed ashore in the area affected by the Amoco Cadiz oil spill.

Citation Information

Publication Year 1981
Title Characterization of petroleum hydrocarbons in tissues of birds killed in the Amoco Cadiz oil spill
Authors G.C. Lawler, J.P. Holmes, D.M. Adamkiewicz, M.I. Shields, J. -Y. Monnat, J.L. Laseter
Publication Type Book Chapter
Publication Subtype Book Chapter
Index ID 5210265
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Patuxent Wildlife Research Center