Recommendations for advancing media preparation methods used to assess aquatic hazards of oils and spill response agents

Effects of burning and photochemical degradation of Macondo surrogate oil on its composition and toxicity

“…Parent surrogate oil and burned oil were added to a final concentration of 1% by volume consistent with ranges published in the CROSERF protocols. 27 WAFs were generated during summer months in Pensacola, FL (30.55° N) in recirculating water baths on the roof of building 58 at the University of West Florida at a constant temperature of 20 °C. The Teflon bottles had light transmittance: 86% at 295 nm; 90% at 350 nm; and 95% at 465 nm.…”