Analysis of benthic sediments from eleven sites in the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta (June 1981)

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Benthic sediment samples were collected from eleven stations in the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta on 17 June 1981. Samples were analyzed for particle size distribution characteristics. At least eight were near the wastewater discharge pipes of industrial sites, and at least two were not near potential sources of water pollution.

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Author Mimi Tzeng
Maintainer data@disl.org
Last Updated July 22, 2022, 22:51 (UTC)
Created July 22, 2022, 22:51 (UTC)
Content Create Date 2018-01-26
ISO.custodian Lei Hu <lhu@disl.org>
ISO.pointOfContact Mimi Tzeng <metadata@disl.org>
ISO.resourceProvider Mimi Tzeng <metadata@disl.org>
Place Keywords Dauphin Island Sea Lab, DISL, Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium, MESC, Alabama Coastal Area Board (CAB), Alabama River, Mobile-Tensaw River Delta, Mobile County, Alabama
Temporal Begin 1981-06-17
Temporal End 1981-06-17
Theme Keywords benthic sediments, estuarine sediments, sediment particle size distribution characteristics, sedimentology, grain size, sediment quality, wastewater discharge
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