Oil spill fouls wildlife refuge

Article Abstract:

The oil spill caused by the North Cape barge of the tug Scandia on Jan. 19, 1996, has resulted in extensive damage to marine life and has threatened the habitat of migratory birds in the Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge. Long-term impacts on the breeding of the endangered piping plover are being analysed. This includes monitoring the nests, feeding behavior, predation, chick foraging behavior and fledgling success. A decrease in the intertidal prey source areas due to oil contamination may harm plover reproduction and survival.

Environmental aspects, Plovers, Oil spills, Wildlife, Oil spills and wildlife

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1997 refuges calendar available

Article Abstract:

The 1997 refuges calendar comprises 24 color photographs of ecosystems and wildlife protected in the National Wildlife Refuge System. Karen Hollingsworth's book, Seasons of the Wild-A Journey Through Our National Wildlife Refuges, contains around 70 photographs and an informative text on the national wildlife refuges. 'The Refuge Experience' is a series of posters that highlights a 'moment in time' on the national refuges. Information required for ordering the calender, book and posters is provided.

Publishing industry, Wildlife refuges, Nature reserves, Calendars, Calendar

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