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PRELIMINARY MORTALITY EFFECTS OF SEVEN DISPERSANTS ON SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL SEAGRASSES
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ABSTRACT
One of the most critical habitats throughout the Atlantic subtropics and tropics is seagrasses. Seagrasses function as fisheries nursery habitats, food, and erosion control. If seagrasses are removed, hundreds of fisheries organisms disappear. We carried out toxicity testing on important seagrasses in the Gulf of Mexico, Florida, and the Greater Caribbean. Seven dispersants were tested for 100 hours on three seagrasses. Methods had previously been established. Results showed dispersant mortality effects differed among seagrasses and among dispersants. We recommend oil spill cleanup plans, and, specifically, spell out exact dispersants and concentrations to be used in areas containing seagrasses.
International Oil Spill Conference
Title: PRELIMINARY MORTALITY EFFECTS OF SEVEN DISPERSANTS ON SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL SEAGRASSES
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ABSTRACT
One of the most critical habitats throughout the Atlantic subtropics and tropics is seagrasses.
Seagrasses function as fisheries nursery habitats, food, and erosion control.
If seagrasses are removed, hundreds of fisheries organisms disappear.
We carried out toxicity testing on important seagrasses in the Gulf of Mexico, Florida, and the Greater Caribbean.
Seven dispersants were tested for 100 hours on three seagrasses.
Methods had previously been established.
Results showed dispersant mortality effects differed among seagrasses and among dispersants.
We recommend oil spill cleanup plans, and, specifically, spell out exact dispersants and concentrations to be used in areas containing seagrasses.
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