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Effects of Tasman Spirit Oil Spill on coastal birds at Clifton, Karachi Coast, Pakistan.
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Hassan, Ashfaq Ul Javed, Habib Iqbal |
| Copyright Year | 2011 |
| Abstract | The maximum impact of oil on bird fauna was recorded at the beaches of Clifton where Tasman Spirit Oil Spill (TSOS) took place. After the disaster, its crude oil spread over the feeding grounds of birds. The low bird diversity at Clifton was recorded. Most adverse effects were observed along the beaches of Clifton, Sea View and adjoining areas. Concentrations of polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons were recorded from fresh dead specimens. |
| Starting Page | 333 |
| Ending Page | 339 |
| Page Count | 7 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Volume Number | 21 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://www.thejaps.org.pk/docs/21-2-suppl/JAPS-3%5Bfinal%5D.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |