Petroleum residues in surface sediments of Kuwait

Between November 1979 and December 1980, samples of surface sediment were collected from 66 stations in the coastal and offshore waters of Kuwait, and analysed for petroleum hydrocarbons. The findings indicated that, since the levels of petroleum residues were not consistently associated with partic...

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Published in:Marine pollution bulletin 1985-01, Vol.16 (5), p.209-211
Main Authors: Zarba, M.A., Mohammad, O.S., Anderlini, V.C., Literathy, P., Shunbo, F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Marine
Pollution
Pollution sources. Measurement results
Soil and sediments pollution
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Summary:Between November 1979 and December 1980, samples of surface sediment were collected from 66 stations in the coastal and offshore waters of Kuwait, and analysed for petroleum hydrocarbons. The findings indicated that, since the levels of petroleum residues were not consistently associated with particular sediments, their distribution was mostly affected by the anthropogenic input resulting from industrial effluents, sewage and oil spills, and the heavy oil shipping activities in the area.
ISSN:0025-326X
1879-3363
DOI:10.1016/0025-326X(85)90483-7