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Oil spills and fish health: exposing the heart of the matter

Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology volume 21, pages 3–4 (2011)Cite this article

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The chemical complexity of crude oil and its fuel products poses many important challenges for exposure science in marine ecosystems that support productive fisheries throughout the world. Meeting these challenges will enable better decisions on approaches to protecting and restoring these ecosystems.

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The authors thank Sandie O’Neill and Mark Myers for their critical reviews of the manuscript.

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  1. Oceans and Human Health Initiative, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

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  1. Environmental Conservation Division, Northwest Fisheries Science Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Seattle, Washington, USA

    John P Incardona, Tracy K Collier & Nathaniel L Scholz

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Incardona, J., Collier, T. & Scholz, N. Oil spills and fish health: exposing the heart of the matter. J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol 21, 3–4 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/jes.2010.51

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