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The geographical distribution of tar in the North Atlantic
Levy, E.M. (1977). The geographical distribution of tar in the North Atlantic. Rapp. et Proc.-Verb. Cons. Int. Explor. Mer 171: 55-60
In: Rapports et Procès-Verbaux des Réunions du Conseil Permanent International pour l'Exploration de la Mer. Conseil Permanent International pour l'Exploration de la Mer: Copenhague. ISSN 0074-4336
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McIntyre, A.D.; Whittle, K.J. (Ed.) (1977). Petroleum Hydrocarbons in the Marine Environment: Proceedings from ICES Workshop held in Aberdeen 9-12 September 1975. Rapports et Procès-Verbaux des Réunions du Conseil Permanent International pour l'Exploration de la Mer, 171. Conseil International pour l'Exploration de la Mer: Copenhagen. 7-230 pp., more
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Keywords
    Distribution > Geographical distribution
    Pollutants > Solid impurities > Tar balls
    Pollution > Oil pollution
    ASW, Sargasso Sea [Marine Regions]
    Marine/Coastal
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  • Levy, E.M.
Abstract
    The results obtained from 1971 to 1974 in a continuing study of the distribution of tar on the surface of the North Atlantic are presented. In the waters to the north and west of the Gulf Stream /North Atlantic Current system tar pollution was virtually nonexistent. on the other hand, pollution was extensive elsewhere with the highest concentrations in the Sargasso Sea. The observed distribtuion is considered in terms of the inputs and the circulation of North Atlantic surface waters.
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