Dramatic Effect of Oil Spill on Stingray's Sensory Abilities (IMAGE)

Florida Atlantic University

Dramatic Effect of Oil Spill on Stingray's Sensory Abilities

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Marine fishes, like stingrays, rely on the effective functioning of their sensory systems to survive. Exposure to crude oil could detrimentally impact their fitness, lead to premature death, and cause additional cascading effects through lower trophic levels.

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Stephen M. Kajiura, Ph.D./Florida Atlantic University

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Credit: Stephen M. Kajiura, Ph.D./Florida Atlantic University

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