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Tests to investigate effects of seismic explosions on flatfish and crabs

Creator:

Oregon. Fish Commission

Abstract:

"An investigation to obtain further information on the effects of underwater explosions on flatfish and crabs was conducted offshore in coastal marine waters of Oregon on September 6 and 7, 1962. The study was conducted by the Oregon Fish Commission and financed by several companies presently engaged in oil seismic...

Resource Type:

Technical Report

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after a shot opera- tion, likewise, was to see what gross effect this would have on total catch and
Effects of underwater explosions on Dungeness crabs (Cancer magister) off the Alsea River, Sept. 7, 1962

Creator:

Oregon. Fish Commission

Abstract:

In the summer of 1961, oil and gas companies began seismic explorations offshore on the Oregon coast. These explorations inspired interest in the effects of explosions on marine life. This document gives the results of two series of tests on the effects of underwater explosions on Dungeness crabs held in...

Resource Type:

Technical Report

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: Preliminary I ults of Tests on the Effect of Undorwator Explosions on Dungonoss Crabs. Test I) Series [ii 8