Fish behaviour: a possible role in the oiling of seabirds
Kerley, G.I.H.; Bowen, L.; Erasmus, T. (1987). Fish behaviour: a possible role in the oiling of seabirds. S. Afr. J. Wildl. Res./S.-Afr. Tydskr. Natuurnav. 17(4): 128-130
In: South African Journal of Wildlife Research = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Natuurnavorsing. Southern African Wildlife Management Association: Pretoria. ISSN 0379-4369; e-ISSN 1996-8477, more
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Aquatic organisms > Food organisms
Aquatic organisms > Marine organisms > Aquatic birds > Marine birds
Behaviour > Feeding behaviour > Foraging behaviour
Pollution > Oil pollution
Aves [WoRMS]
Marine/Coastal |
| Authors | | Top |
- Kerley, G.I.H.
- Bowen, L.
- Erasmus, T.
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| Abstract |
Fish are known to associate with floating objects. In the laboratory, mullet (Liza dumerili ) were observed associating with floating oil. If fish at sea associate with oil slicks and foraging seabirds attempt to capture them, then the likelihood of these seabirds becoming oiled is increased. |
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