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Science 5 March 1976:
Vol. 191. no. 4230, pp. 945 - 946
DOI: 10.1126/science.1251203
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Science, Vol 191, Issue 4230, 945-946
Copyright © 1976 by American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Field evaluation of benzopyrene hydroxylase induction as a monitor for marine petroleum pollution

JF Payne

Fish from petroleum-contaminated sites in the marine environment have elevated levels of benzopyrene hydroxylase activity in liver and gill tissue. This sublethal response appears to be a practical biological monitor for marine petroleum pollution.


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