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Welcome to 200 million gallons of crude oil began to spread... What does an oil spill do to the environment? 1. Shoreline flushing/washing 2. Booms 3. Vacuums 4. Sorbents 5. Shoreline cleaners & biodegradable agents 6. Burning 7.

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Welcome to

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200 million gallons of crude oil

began to spread...

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What does an

il spill do to

the environment?

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1. Shoreline

flushing/washing

2. Booms
3. Vacuums
4. Sorbents
5. Shoreline cleaners &

biodegradable agents

6. Burning
7. Manual removal
8. Mechanical removal

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Affected wildlife and habitats

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What happens when YOU get sick!?

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Dolphins get a health exam too!

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What we found...

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Targeted Projects

1. Heart disease
2. Immune system
3. Fish

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Wild Dolphin Heath Assessments

1. Sarasota Bay, Florida
2. Barataria Bay, Louisiana
3. Dauphin Island, Alabama

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Population Modeling

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1. Who do I call if I find a stranded marine mammal?
SeaWorld Rescue : 1-800-541-SEAL
2. Where can I volunteer?
3. Minimize pollution, do not dump down storm drains!
4. What if there was an oil spill in California?

Take Action !

What would you do?!

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Now it’s YOUR turn!

ACTIVITIES