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Anderson, J.B. and R.R. Schwarzer. 1979- Describe the fine sediments 

 and nepheloid layer of the oil field, focusing upon their 

 relationship to heavy metal absorption/determine levels, pathways 

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Antoine, J.W. 1972. Structure of the Gulf of Mexico. Pages 1-34 in R. 

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Armstrong, R.S. 1979- Describe seasonal circulation patterns in the 

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Ayers, R.C., N.L. Richards and J.R. Gould. 1980a. Proceedings of a 

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Ayers, R.C., T.C. Sauer, D.D. Stuebner and R.P. Meek. 1980b. An 

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