Science Shorts: Tarred and Feathered

We rely on the transportation of oil around the world to meet our energy needs. Oil is carried across the oceans on large ships called tankers. Unfortunately, sometimes things go wrong and oil spills occur, putting great stress on wildlife, especially marine birds. This month's activity explores what happens to sea birds when their habitat is polluted by oil.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 3/1/2005Stock # sc05_042_06_57Volume 042Issue 06

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