Number | 338 |
Date of Summary | March 20, 2002 |
Subject | Biodegradation of Chemically Dispersed Oil: an Ecosystem Approach |
Performing Activity | AEA Technology |
Principal Investigator | Richard Swannel |
Contracting Agency | Minerals Management Service |
Completion | March 20, 2001 |
Description | Determine the fate and effects of chemically-dispersed oil in the context of an ecosystem approach. It will compare the effects caused by exposure of several trophic levels to naturally and chemically dispersed oil as a function of time. It will also provide a more complete assessment of the net environmental effects of using dispersants in different temperature environments to refine the dispersant use policy. |
Progress | Project was started in March 2000. Alaska North slope crude was be used in the lab. The US partners are the US Coast Guard and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Two tests were run. The final report is available. |
Reports | |
AA (49 pages) | Davies, L., Daniel, F., Swannell, R., Braddock, J., Biodegradability of Chemically- Dispersed Oil. A report produced for the Minerals Management Service, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, and United States Coast Guard, March 2001. |
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