Pristine Arctic: Background mapping of PAHs, PAH metabolites and inorganic trace elements in the North-Atlantic Arctic and sub-Arctic coastal environment

Role of environmental factors and microorganisms in determining the fate of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the marine environment

“…2015) and even Arctic coasts with increasing traffic due to the diminution of the polar ice cap (Jörundsdóttir et al. 2014). …”

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in surface sediments from the Coast of Weihai, China: Spatial distribution, sources and ecotoxicological risks

“…Large amounts of PAHs have been discharged into the ocean, predominantly through human activities associated with combustion and petroleum production (Bouloubassi et al, 2012;Bragato et al, 2012;Callén et al, 2014;Carver et al, 1986;Kaivosoja et al, 2012;Lea-Langton et al, 2013;Readman et al, 2002). Previous studies have shown that PAHs are widely distributed in marine aquatic environments, such as estuaries, coastal areas, wetlands, off-shore areas and the deep sea due to anthropogenic processes and their comparatively long half-life (Counihan et al, 2014;Jörundsdóttir et al, 2014;Oros et al, 2007;Porte and Escartín, 2000;Yancheshmeh et al, 2014). Many studies have shown that there were also PAH contaminants in sediments from marine systems around China, including the Bohai, Yellow, East China and South seas (Deng et al, 2013;Hung et al, 2014;Ma et al, 2001;Men et al, 2009;Yang, 2000;Zong et al, 2014).…”

Future Opportunities for Bioeconomy

“…Hence, the difficulties and cost of cleaning an oil spill in the Arctic are likely to be higher and the implications for all parties involved greater. The environmental impact of an oil spill in the Arctic is suggested to be prolonged compared to warmer latitudes as oil decomposes more slowly due to colder temperature and less sunlight (AMAP, 1998;Jörundsdóttir et al, 2014). Further, low water temperatures cause slower growth rates, longer generation times and longer life span of many high latitude organisms, the time scale of impact and recovery following e.g.…”