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Article #137Impacts of Pfiesteria (TheChesapeakeBay.com)
From: Brian Raines
Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 00:00
Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 00:00
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Impacts of Pfiesteria Outbreaks could substantially reduce tourism revenues When toxic Pfiesteria piscicida microorganisms invade recreational waterways, summer tourism and seafood sales can suffer, a researcher with the University of Delaware Sea Grant College Program reported in a briefing at the National Press Club, Washington, D.C. A new survey of 3,500 coastal residents from New York to the Carolinas -- conducted by UD Sea Grant Marine Advisory Service Director James M. Falk -- reports that Pfiesteria outbreaks may dramatically affect consumers' seafood eating habits and travel choices. "According to our survey," Falk points out, "a Pfiesteria outbreak could reduce tourism in an affected area by at least 40 percent, significantly impacting coastal communities." Find out more at the URL: http://TheChesapeakeBay.com/pfiesteria_impacts.shtml Brian Raines Publisher, TheChesapeakeBay.com http://TheChesapeakeBay.com harbormaster@TheChesapeakeBay.com Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.
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