Marine Biology Job

Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2015 16:45:58 -1100 From: “Clark, Timothy” <tim_clark@nps.gov> Subject: [Coral-List] Seeking Marine Assistant for the National Park of American Samoa To: <coral-list@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Message-ID: <CAGGouEq6f-60GqAMQgJEv+mp_X-YTs_YiTjuHCyDVPpBQ5-zkg@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=”UTF-8″ Overview The National Park of American Samoa (NPSA) is currently seeking applicants to fill a temporary contract positions in its marine program.  This position will […]

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Ciguatera Fish Poisoning

Globally, ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) is the principal cause of non-bacterial illness associated with seafood consumption. The toxins (ciguatoxins) responsible for CFP are produced by dinoflagellates in the genus *Gambierdiscus*, which are endemic to tropical and sub-tropical areas and associated with shallow water marine ecosystems. Ciguatoxins are lipophilic and bioaccumulate in marine food webs, typically […]

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