The rise of the Double-crested Cormorant on the Great Lakes: winning the war against contaminants / by D. V. Weseloh and B. Collier. : En40-222/2-1995E

This fact sheet examines the history of the Double-crested Cormorant on the Great Lakes; from its initial colonization and conflicts with the fishing industry, to its rapid decline as levels of toxic chemicals rose in its diet, and finally its explosive return in response to declining levels of contaminants and human-induced changes in fish stocks.--Page 1

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Environment Canada.
Title The rise of the Double-crested Cormorant on the Great Lakes: winning the war against contaminants / by D. V. Weseloh and B. Collier.
Series title Great Lakes fact sheet
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Format Paper
Other formats Electronic-[English]
Note(s) "This fact sheet examines the history of the Double-crested Cormorant on the Great Lakes; from its initial colonization and conflicts with the fishing industry, to its rapid decline as levels of toxic chemicals rose in its diet, and finally its explosive return in response to declining levels of contaminants and human-induced changes in fish stocks."--Page 1.
Publishing information Ottawa - Ontario : Environment Canada 1995.
Binding Softcover
Description 12p. : coloured illus., graphs, references ; 28 cm.
ISBN 0-662-23280-1
Catalogue number
  • En40-222/2-1995E
Subject terms Birds
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