Biodegradation of creosote/naphthalene-treated wood in the marine environment

IRG/WP 428

P A Seesman, R R Colwell, A Zachary, A J Emery

The present study was undertaken to determine the biodegradability of marine grade creosote and selected components, including naphtalene, and to determine the effectiveness of (up to 40%) creosote in protecting wood from microbial attack. Also, the impact(s) of creosote and naphtalene-enriched creosote on the microbial ecology os estuarine environments was examined.


Keywords: BIODEGRADATION; CREOSOTE/NAPHTHALENE; LIMNORIA; MARINE TESTS; NAPHTHALENE; PILINGS; PUERTO RICO; ROOSEVELT ROADS; SEA-WATER

Conference: 77-09-26/30 Noordwijk aan Zee, The Netherlands


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