Characterization of sediments from the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic shorelines, Texas to Florida
October 28, 2011
In response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, sediment samples that were projected to have a high probability of being impacted by the oil were collected from shoreline zones of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Sixty-one sites were sampled and analyzed for hydraulic conductivity, porosity, and grain-size distribution. The objective of this effort was to provide a set of baseline data on sediment characteristics known to directly influence (1) the penetration of oil into coastal sediments and (2) the efficacy of chemical and (or) bioremediation.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Title | Characterization of sediments from the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic shorelines, Texas to Florida |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20111199 |
| Authors | John T. Lisle, Norris N. Comer |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Open-File Report |
| Series Number | 2011-1199 |
| Index ID | ofr20111199 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center |