The Fate and Behavior of Crude Oil on Marine Life.

Abstract

The physiological effects of crude oil on marine organisms has been investigated. Crude oil has not been found to be acutely toxic to organisms used in this study. Crude oil has been found to cause serious metabolic disorders in both plants and animals which can lead to a reduction in the net amount of carbon available for growth and reproduction. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0786584

Entities

People

  • Charles S. Yentsch
  • Edward S. Gilfillan
  • James R. Sears

Organizations

  • University of Massachusetts

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Organism Forms
  • Petroleum
  • Physiological Effects

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Marine Ecotoxicology