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Gulf Killifish (Fundulus grandis)
Description: The killifish F. grandis is the gulf killifish and is currently being used to test the effects of oil and oil dispersants, specifically Corexit 9500, on the physiology of marine species affected by these factors. This is significant to Conservation Biology because with the continuation of oil and other natural resources being extracted from our nations waters, it has become increasingly more important to understand the risks and consequences in worst case scenarios, such as the Deep water Horizon oil spill, and what lasting effects those consequences can have on the marine ecosystem.

Resources:

[1]  http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?SpeciesID=687

[2]   http://www.bio.txstate.edu/~tbonner/txfishes/fundulus%20grandis.htm

[3]   http://www.protecttheocean.com/gulf-oil-spill-bp/