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Friday, November 23, 1973
JAPANESE MARINE ECOLOGY EXPERT ARRIVES
To Study Damages To Marine Life Caused By Apleichau Oil Spillage
The government has invited a Japanese marine ecology expert to
assess the damages done to marine life as a result of the recent oil
spillage from the Apleichau Shell installation.
The expert, Dr. Hiroshi Tokuda, is a Professor of the Tokyo
University, who has played a leading role in advising the Japanese Government
regarding the impact of marine pollution on the local fishing industry.
Dr. Tokuda arrived this afternoon and was met at the airport
by the Director of Protocol, Brig. R.G. Lewthwaite.
He was immediately
briefed by the staff of the Environment Branch and the Agriculture and
Fisheries Department on the oil spillage incident.
Announcing the arrival of Dr. Tokuda, a government spokesman
said: "Dr. Toluda's job will be to assess what, if any, damage to marine
life is attributable to the oil spillage off Apleichau from the Shell
installation on November 8, 1973. His studies will also include the possible
tainting of fish, mollusks and crustacea.
"He will be acting as the government's independent advisor and
report his findings direct to the government."
During his stay here, Dr. Tokuda will be working closely with the
Director of Agriculture and Fisheries and arrangements have already been
made for hin to examine the species of fishes affected by the oil spillage.
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