Foam subsides, but not before 10,000 birds are killed

Foam subsides, but not before 10,000 birds are killed

Photo from Oct. 22, 2009 shows an injured bird. (Courtesy: Wildlife Center of the North Coast).

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Story Published: Nov 5, 2009 at 3:58 PM PST

Story Updated: Nov 5, 2009 at 3:58 PM PST

By KATU.com Staff

OREGON COAST - The killer foam on Oregon and Washington beaches has finally subsided but conservationists say it may be responsible for the deaths of more than 10,000 seaducks.

That's potentially 5 to 7 percent of their total West Coast population.

Thousands of other birds were also killed when the algae foam stripped the bird's feathers of waterproofing and they suffered hypothermia and died.

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