Concentrations of Hg, Pb, Zn, Cd, and As as in TimbalierBay and the Louisiana oil patch

Montalvo, J. G. Jr. and D. V. Brady

Abstract

From the Conclusions: “Utilizing the criteria set forth by the Academy and the data reported here, we do not predict a risk of chronic biological effects due to the metals zinc, lead, or cadmium originating from oil production platforms.”

Date: 

1979

Book/Report Title: 

The Offshore Ecology Investigation. Effects of Oil Drilling and Production in a Coastal Environment

Pages: 

235–243

Editors: 

C. H. Ward, M. E. Bender, and D. J. Reish

Publisher: 

Rice University Series 65 (4 and 5), Houston, Texas.

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