International Oil Spill Conference Proceedings · 1995 · 74 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesEnvironmental SciencesMarine SciencesEnvironmental Impact AssessmentEnvironmental ModelingMarine Environmental ScienceEcological ModelingHydrocarbon ToxicityMarine PollutantsMarine PollutionOil Spill ImpactsOil Spill PollutionEnvironmental DatabasesFate And Transport ModelingOil Spill Environmental Impact AssessmentOil Spill FateOil Spill Impact AssessmentOil Spill Shoreline ImpactPollution Impacts On Marine MammalsToxic Spills
ABSTRACT A comprehensive model of the dynamic, three-dimensional physical fates of contaminants in the marine environment has been developed. For oil spills, dissolution of aromatics from surface slicks and entrained oil droplets are the source of potential effects for biota in the water column. Oil on the surface and along shorelines provides the basis for evaluation of impacts on birds, marine mammals, and recreational activities. A graphical user interface couples the model to a variety of environmental databases and tools to facilitate specific applications and viewing of simulation results.