Ecosystem Summary - Nucella lapillus
Nucella lapillus in Temperate Northern Atlantic
 
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

( e.g. cephalopods )
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