A survey of literature on oil spill effects on marine organisms on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada with a focus on bitumen related products / by H.E. Herunter ... [et al.].: Fs97-6/3219E-PDF
“A literature review, focusing on oil sand products (e.g., diluted bitumen), diluents, spill-treating agents, and crude oil toxicology and ecological studies, relevant to the northeast Pacific was compiled as part of the Government of Canada’s World Class Tanker Safety program. Of the 763 references identified, 14 involved diluted bitumen and other heavy crude oils, indicating the need for further research of these products in the marine environment. Diluent research suggests relatively fast evaporation and dispersion times for this component, however high toxicities may pose a threat to marine biota. Historical studies indicate older dispersant formulations had potential ecological implications, therefore newer formulations, which have not been studied in detail, require full assessment. Consistent utilization of toxicology standards remains elusive, hindering species sensitivity analyses. Exxon Valdez literature demonstrates highly variable impacts from a single oil type and the need for baseline data, recovery status, and suitable ecological end-point determination”--Abstract, p. iii.
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| Department/Agency | Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Pacific Region. Science Branch. |
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| Title | A survey of literature on oil spill effects on marine organisms on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada with a focus on bitumen related products / by H.E. Herunter ... [et al.]. |
| Series title | Canadian technical report of fisheries and aquatic sciences, 1488-5379 ; 3219 |
| Publication type | Series - View Master Record |
| Language | [English] |
| Format | Electronic |
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| Note(s) | Includes bibliographical references (p. 16-32). Includes pref. matter and abstract in French. |
| Publishing information | West Vancouver, B.C. : Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Science Branch, Pacific Region, 2017. |
| Author / Contributor | Herunter, H. E. |
| Description | iv, 435 p. |
| ISBN | 978-0-660-08682-8 |
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| Subject terms | Oil spills Aquatic wildlife Environmental impact Bibliographies |
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