The National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, and the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, in cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), University of California Moss Landing Marine Lab (MLML), and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), conducted ecosystem monitoring and characterization studies within and between marine sanctuaries along the California coast in 2002 and 2004 on the NOAA RV McArthur. One of the objectives was to perform a systematic assessment of the chemical and physical habitats and associated biological communities in soft bottom habitats on the continental shelf and slope in the central California region. This report addresses the magnitude and extent of chemical contamination, and contaminant transport patterns in the region. Ongoing studies of the benthic community are in progress and will be reported in an integrated assessment of habitat quality and the parameters that govern natural resource distributions on the continental margin and in canyons in the region.
DATA/REPORT DETAILS
Distribution of Persistent Organic Contaminants in Canyons and on the Continental Shelf off Central California
- Published on:
- Science Area(s): Biological Effects of Contaminants and Nutrients, Stressor Impacts and Mitigation
- Region(s) of Study: California, Pacific Ocean, U.S. States and Territories, Waterbodies
- Primary Contact(s): ian.hartwell@noaa.gov
Citation:
Hartwell, S.I
Hartwell, S.I
Data/Report Type:
NOAA Technical Memorandum
NOAA Technical Memorandum
Description
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