Contents 



Foreword 5 



Preface 7 



Introduction and Recommendations 9 



General Recommendations 

 Specific Recommendations 



Program Accomplishments 11 



Biological Effects: Microalgae and Bacteria 12 



Low Molecular Weight Hydrocarbons (LMWHC) 

 Spatial and Temporal Distribution of LMWHC in 



the Gulf of Mexico 

 Heavy Petroleum Hydrocarbons 

 Hydrocarbon Solubility 

 Phthalate Esters 



Biological Effects: Marine Animals 26 



Heavy Hydrocarbons 

 Trace Metals 



Polychlorinated Biphenyl {PCB) 

 Phthalate Esters 



Conclusion 40 



References 41 



Appendices 42 



1 . NSF/Effects of Pollutants on Marine 

 Organisms Program Executive Committee 



2. IDOE Projects for Effects of Pollutants 

 on Marine Organisms Program 



3. Publications Resulting from the NSF/IDOE 

 Effects of Pollutants on Marine Organisms Program 



4. NSF/IDOE Effects of Pollutants on Marine Organisms 

 Program Workshop Participants, Sidney, B.C., Canada, 

 August 11-14, 1974 



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