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Journal of Agromedicine Volume 24, 2019 - Issue 4: Special Issue from the Fifth International Fishing Industry Safety and Health Conference (IFISH 5)
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Fishing

Experiences in the Gulf of Mexico: Overcoming Obstacles for Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety and Health Research

Jeffrey LevinThe University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Ann CarruthSoutheastern Louisiana University, Hammond, USAView further author information
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Thu BuiLouisiana State University Ag Center Cooperative Extension Service, Abbeville, USAView further author information
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Robert PerkinsU.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit, 8th District (retired), New Orleans, Louisiana, USAView further author information
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Karen GilmoreThe University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, USAView further author information
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Amanda WickmanThe University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, USAView further author information
Pages 351-356 | Published online: 09 Jul 2019

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