The toll of toxics: investigating environmental contaminants
January 1, 2010
On Earth Day of this year, the British Petroleum-operated Deepwater Horizon oil drilling rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, 41 miles off the Louisiana coast. The blast killed 11 workers, injured 17, launched a massive oil spill, and triggered an environmental catastrophe—the full impact of which may not be realized for years.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Title | The toll of toxics: investigating environmental contaminants |
| Authors | Donald W. Sparling, Barnett A. Rattner, John S. Barclay |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | The Wildlife Professional |
| Index ID | 70003385 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center; Contaminant Biology Program |