Jerry, F. P., L. Fancey, J. Kiceniuk, U. Williams, A. Rahimtula, S. Khan, and J. Osborne
From the Abstract: “The use of oil-based drilling fluids has been discouraged in hydrocarbon exploration and production in the marine environment but these drilling fluids are presently being used to a considerable degree in the Jnited Kingdom and Norw
From the Foreward: “This report reviews scientific literature on the fate and effects of ocean discharge of drill cuttings and associated drilling fluids from offshore oil and gas operations.
From the Abstract: “The effects of oil spill dispersants and drilling fluids on the sizes of populations of specific heterotroph subgroups of marine bacteria were monitored in this study.
