PREFACE 



Part II of the volumes Marine Birds of the Southeastern United States and 

 Gulf of Mexico , published by the National Coastal Ecosystems Team, provides a 

 synthesis and analysis of information about marine birds in this area. Accounts 

 for 41 species include information on distribution, abundance, and suscepti- 

 bility to oil pollution. More detailed information on distribution in the 

 southeast and a summary of food habits and habitats utilized are presented 

 for 17 species. Information on breeding ecology is summarized for 12 species 

 that we think are most likely to be affected by oil pollution. Selected bib- 

 liographies follow each species account and include additional sources of in- 

 formation. 



Any suggestions or questions regarding this report should be directed 

 to: 



Information Transfer Specialist 

 National Coastal Ecosystems Team 

 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 

 NASA-SI idell Computer Complex 

 1010 Gause Boulevard 

 Slidell, Louisiana 70458 



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