Salinity plays a role in dispersant effectiveness. There are geographic and seasonal areas in Prince William Sound where low salinities are prevalent. It is unlikely that the standard dispersants would work well in these areas.
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| Saline Layering In Prince William Sound | Musgrave Oceanographic Analysis | October 7, 2010 | From profiles of conductivity, temperature and depth provided by Prince William Sound Science Center (PWSSC) to Musgrave Oceanographic Analysis (MOA), we analyzed the mixed layer depth (MLD), the potential energy … |