Oil Spill is Worst for Birds Since 2002

摘要

UC Davis wildlife experts leading the rescue of oiled seabirds along the Southern California coast say this oil spill has been the worst worldwide for wildlife in more than two years, harming more birds than any spill since the 2002 wreck of the tanker Prestige off Spain's coast. Since Wednesday, Jan. 12, UC Davis veterinarians, staff members and volunteers have picked up nearly 1,400 oiled birds on the coast between Santa Barbara and Huntington Beach. Of those birds, 612 were dead or so sick they were humanely killed. Oiled birds are continuing to arrive daily at the UC Davis-run rescue center in San Pedro.