CORP Author |
Massachusetts Univ. at Boston. Environmental Science Program.; Massachusetts Univ. at Boston. Dept. of Biology.; Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, MA. Dept. of Biology.; Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Boston.; Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, Boston.; Environmental Protection Agency, Boston, MA. |
Abstract |
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) comprise a ubiquitous class of organic contaminants distributed world-wide through the use of fossil fuels for energy. Due to their hydrophobic properties, once introduced to the aquatic environment PAH sorb readily to suspended particles. As a result of particle settlement, sediments tend to be the major sink for PAH in streams, lakes, estuaries, and oceans. |