IFAS Extension
Effects of Oil Spills on Marine and Coastal Wildlife
Holly K. Ober
Related Topics
Coastal Ecosystems
Coastal Wildlife
Marine Wildlife
Oil Spills
An oil spill is the release of a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the coastal or marine environment due to human activity. [AGROVOC]
Related Units
North Florida REC
The North Florida Research & Education Center (NFREC) is one of the largest and the most diverse units of UF/IFAS, consisting of research and education campuses in Quincy and Marianna, Florida. The research and extension programs at NFREC are designed to help agricultural and natural resource clientele adapt and manage resources and agricultural operations effectively and profitably in a changing socioeconomic and environmentally aware setting.
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
"To serve, advise, and develop educational programs for Florida citizens in conjunction with county extension agents and other state, county, and local organizations interested in wildlife issues."
Programs are oriented toward the use, conservation, management, and appreciation of wildlife resources, and requests for such programs can be made through county Extension offices or directly with specialists.
Publication #WEC285
