Effects of Dispersant on the Petroleum Hydrocarbon Biodegradation and Microbial Communities in Seawater from the Baltic Sea and Norwegian Sea

Dispersants have been used in several oil spill accidents, but little information is available on their effectiveness in Baltic Sea conditions with low salinity and cold seawater. This study investigated the effects of dispersant use on petroleum hydrocarbon biodegradation rates and bacterial commun...

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Main Authors: Ossi Tonteri, Anna Reunamo, Aura Nousiainen, Laura Koskinen, Jari Nuutinen, Jaak Truu, Kirsten S. Jørgensen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/4/882