Reference no. | Harms, J., 1993 |
Ecosystem | Temperate Northern Atlantic |
Status | native |
Abundance | |
Lifestage | adults |
Regional database | |
Remarks | Declining populations around Heligoland from 1984-2002 may be due to continued TBT (a liquid biocide in anti-fouling paint) pollution from ships. Also, population threats related to oil spills such as exposure to heavy metals and dispersants used in clean |