The fate and effects of oil in freshwater

Book · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:7260919

Green, J; Trett, M W ^[1]

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1. Centre for Research in Aquatic Biology, Univ. of London (GB)

This book provides a synthesis of the current understanding of the fate and effects of oil in freshwater. Its objectives are to provide a compilation, summary and critical evaluation of the available scientific literature on the impact of petroleum on freshwater organisms; to review procedures for the cleanup of petroleum from freshwater habits and to examine restoration and recovery rates; to provide background information on the chemistry and fate of petroleum in freshwater; and to identify gaps in the information on the effects of petroleum related contamination on freshwater. The book provides a source of data for the preparation of environmental impact statements predicting the effects of petroleum contaminated freshwater spills, and presents an introduction to methods of cleanup which are currently applied to the accidental release of petroleum.

• OSTI ID: 7260919
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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