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The objective of the sedimentology-geochemistry portion of the Buccaneer Field investigation was to determine whether exploration/production activities have resulted in trace metal contamination of the surrounding environment. Those elements analyzed include Ba, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, Sr, and Zn.
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Anderson, J.B., Wheeler, R.B., Schwarzer, R.R. (1981). Sedimentology and Geochemistry of Recent Sediments. In: Middleditch, B.S. (eds) Environmental Effects of Offshore Oil Production. Marine Science, vol 14. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-1110-2_4
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