Recreational water: surfing the bugs
Isabel Hess A , Cris Hickey B and Lee Bowling C
+ Author Affiliations
- Author Affiliations
A Public Health Training and Development Branch, NSW Department of Health
B Beachwatch Programs, Department of Environment and Climate Change
C NSW Department of Water and Energy
NSW Public Health Bulletin 19(6) 108-109 https://doi.org/10.1071/NB08006
Published: 26 June 2008
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