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Fate and Effects of Emulsions Produced After Oil Spills in Estuaries
Investigators
Dr. Richard Lee (PI)
Keith A. Maruya (AI)
The highly viscous emulsified oil (left) remained tightly adsorbed to the sediment, while non-emulsified oil (right) quickly washed off.
Start
End
Funding
09/01/2002
09/01/2004
$197,593
Summary
The persistence, increased density and viscosity of emulsified oil makes cleanup difficult and often results in leaving the emulsified oil in place. Exposure to sunlight causes an increase in emulsion stability and the release of water-soluble compounds, which may be toxic to marine life and can bioaccumulate through the food chain. This project is examining the degradation and biological effects of emulsions of selected crude oils in estuarine sediment with and without solar exposure.
Progress Reports
Additional Information
Final Report
Apr 2005
Nov 2004
Apr 2004
Jan 2004
Abstract
Project Bulletin - One-pager (pdf)
March 2005 Silver Spring Presentation - Presentation (html)
Coastal Response Research Center
Created : February 2004
Updated: April 23, 2004
