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A report to SOTEAG on numbers of tysties (Cepphus grylle) in the area of the Yell Sound Islands, August 1979

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5101878
Following the spillage of fuel oil from the tanker 'Esso Bernicia' at the Sullom Voe Oil Terminal on 31st December 1978, 633 Tysties were found dead and oiled on the shores of Sullom Voe and Yell Sound. The report describes counts of Tysties made from the shore during a survey of the breeding seabirds of the Yell Sound Islands in June, 1978.
Research Organization:
Shetland Oil Terminal Environmental Advisory Group, Aberdeen (UK)
OSTI ID:
5101878
Report Number(s):
PB-82-178880
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English