Dataset Identified

Temporal assessment of Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in deep-sea shrimp species in the Gulf of Mexico

Identified On: Feb 20 2024 15:25 UTC
UDI: NO.x959.000:0019
Project Information

Funded By:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Research Group:
DEEPEND/RESTORE Trends and drivers of faunal abundance of the offshore Gulf of Mexico

Point of Contact

Isabel C. Romero
University of South Florida / College of Marine Science
isabelromero@usf.edu

Abstract:

Understanding the potential impact to the deep-pelagic habitat after the Deepwater Horizon spill is important due to their large abundance and role in the marine food web (as prey for shallow-living fish and marine mammal species). This study includes polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in deep-water shrimps to asses exposure to oil residues in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM). Samples were collected in 2022 and 2023.