Distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the surficial sediments of Casco Bay, Maine

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01610171· OSTI ID:6008625

Larsen, P F; Gadbois, D F; Johnson, A C; Doggett, L F

In this communication, levels of 16 priority PAH's (US Environmental Protection Agency 1977) from the surficial sediments of Casco Bay, Maine are presented. Casco Bay is a 400 sq. km. embayment in the Gulf of Maine which includes Portland harbor, a major oil port and the principal fishing port in Maine. Recent data are presently available on the distribution of trace metals, PCB's and benthic fauna in Casco Bay.

• Research Organization: Bigelow Lab. for Ocean Sciences, West Boothbay Harbor, ME
• OSTI ID: 6008625
• Journal Information: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States) Vol. 30; ISSN BECTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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Aquatic-- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport-- (-1989)
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
AROMATICS
COASTAL WATERS
CONTAMINATION
CONTINENTAL MARGIN
CONTINENTAL SHELF
ECOLOGICAL CONCENTRATION
ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPORT
FEDERAL REGION I
HYDROCARBONS
MAINE
MASS TRANSFER
NORTH AMERICA
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
SEDIMENTS
SURFACE WATERS
USA