Monitoring Hydrocarbons On And In Sea Water: Final Report

The objectives of this project were the following: (a) To determine seasonal variations in surface films and dissolved petroleum pollutants in sea water. (b) To determine the variations in surface films and dissolved petroleum pollutants in pleasure craft and commercial harbors, and along the Rhode Island coast. (c) To determine those components of petroleum that dissolve in sea water or are otherwise removed during weathering. (d) To explore new methods for identifying the source of petroleum on sea water.