Trace Metals and Hydrocarbons in Sediments of the Beaufort Lagoon, Northeast Arctic Alaska, Exposed to Long-term Natural Oil Seepage, Recent Anthropogenic Activities and Pristine Conditions
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...........................................................................................................................................1 Background/Relevance to Framework Issues..................................................................................3 Hypothesis And Objectives..............................................................................................................5 Material And Methods .....................................................................................................................5 Results..............................................................................................................................................8 Discussion........................................................................................................................................8 Trace Metal Studies...................................................................................................................9 Trace Metal Distribution Pattern:..............................................................................................9 Acknowledgements........................................................................................................................18 Publications and Talks Presented at International Conferences, Civic Bodies and CMI Annual Research Review............................................................................................................................19 References......................................................................................................................................20 Executive Summary .......................................................................................................................23
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