Gulf of Mexico offshore operations monitoring experiment, final report. Phase 1. Sublethal responses to contaminant exposure. Final report
The GOOMEX Phase I program evaluated a range of biological, biochemical, and chemical methodologies to detect and assess chronic sublethal effects of offshore oil and gas production. The sampling design includes a radial pattern with stations at 30-50, 100, 200, 500, and 3000 m distance. Study components included contaminant (trace metals and hydrocarbons) analysis in sediments, pore waters, and biological tissues; assemblage analysis of benthic meiofauna, infauna, and epifauna; assessment of community health based on life history and reproduction studies; and the induction of detoxification responses. Contaminant levels measured exceeded levels thought to produce deleterious biological effect at only a few stations close to the platform. Benthic environments around platforms were disturbed as a result of the presence of the platform and discharges derived from exploration and production activities.
- Research Organization:
- Texas A and M Univ., College Station, TX (United States). Geochemical and Environmental Research Group
- OSTI ID:
- 147344
- Report Number(s):
- PB-96-103296/XAB; CNN: Contract DI-14-35-0001-30582; TRN: 53243232
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: Sep 1995
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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