Role of dispersants of oil on copepods in high arctic areas

• Main Authors: Gustavson, Kim, Nørregaard, Rasmus Dyrmose, Møller, Eva Friis, Strand, Jakob, Tairova, Zhanna
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: Arctic; Copepods
• Online Access: https://pure.au.dk/portal/da/publications/role-of-dispersants-of-oil-on-copepods-in-high-arctic-areas(362fd5be-1ed6-45e8-8e75-03a0619d1443).html; http://arktiskstation.ku.dk/Nyheder/annual-report-2013/Arctic_Station_annual_report_2013_til_web.pdf

The purpose of the project is to increase the knowledge on the effects of using dispersants on oil spills in high arctic areas: more precisely, to investigate accumulation in and effects on high arctic copepods. Such knowledge is crucial for performing a robust net environmental benefit analysis prior to making a decision as to whether or not dispersant may be allowed as an operational oil spill response in high arctic sea areas.