Vertical distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the brackish sea water column: ex situ experiment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oil spills can cause severe damage within a marine ecosystem. Following a spill, the soluble fraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons is rapidly released into the water column. These remain dissolved in seawater over an extended period of time, even should the insoluble fraction be removed. The vertical distribution of the aromatic hydrocarbon component and how these become transferred is poorly understood in brackish waters. This study examines the vertical distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons having been released from a controlled film of spilled oil onto the surface of brackish water.

Methods

The study was undertaken under controlled conditions so as to minimize the variability of environmental factors such as temperature and hydrodynamics. The

SUBMITTER: Kryzevicius Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7597627 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature