Source of pollution: tanker Animals affected Species affected: Common murres,rhinoceros auklet, Cassin's auklet, marbled murrelet, loons, grebes, scoters.Total estimate of oiled birds: 9856Number of birds released: 878Number of birds into intake: 3512 The tank barge Apex Houston lost a hatch cover while being towed along the California coast. Amount and type of oiled spilled: Estimated 25,800 gallons of crude oilSources: California Department of Fish and Game NRDA THE 1986 APEX HOUSTON OIL SPILL IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA: SEABIRD INJURY ASSESSMENTS AND LITIGATION PROCESS
