The Pfiesteria files / co-production of Maryland Sea Grant College and Maryland Public Television ; produced, written and edited by Michael W. Fincham.
| Other author/creator | Maryland Sea Grant College. |
| Other author/creator | Maryland Public Television. |
| Other author/creator | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) |
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, 2002. |
| Description | 1 videodisc (59 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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| Abstract | The program details the first glimpse that scientists had of the strange and frightening phenomenon known as Pfiesteria, which began to kill fish in the Chesapeake Bay and Pamlico Sound. This microbe usually feeds on single-celled plants and animals and fish tissue but now had transformed into dramatically different life stages called toxic bloom. The program describes how an unknown toxin associated with Pfiesteria caused confusion and short-term memory problems in those directly and chronically exposed - i.e. watermen and laboratory researchers. The program looks at this serious ecological problem, which may occur again, a biological mystery story whose ending has yet to be told. |
| General note | "Major support provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Sea Grant College Program, with additional funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the University System of Maryland"--Container. |
| General note | Program content c2001. |
| Performer | Narrator, John Badila. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | QK569.P56 2002 DVD | ✔ Available | Place Hold |