Tuna hearts affected by Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Scientists say that tuna swimming in the Gulf of Mexico during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill may have experienced heart damage. Lab research has demonstrated how crude oil chemicals can disrupt heart function in the fish. The study, published in Science magazine, is part of the ongoing work to try to understand the impacts of the disaster.

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Keywords: GULF OF MEXICO, USA, OIL SPILL

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Related Topics: Gulf of Mexico LME

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