| Abstract: | A complex mixture of hydrocarbons is present in the recent sediment of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Eighteen samples from the continental shelf between San Francisco and Monterey contain aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons showing biological contributions from both marine and terrigenous sources, with the terrigenous indicators more pronounced near Monterey. Of particular interest, however, is a low-level background of petroleum-related compounds, including 28,30-bisnorhopane and 18??+??(H)-oleanane, which are characteristic of many crude oils from the Monterey Formation of California. Thus, the sediments are overprinted by a regional chemical signature which may be derived from eroded Monterey Formation rocks and from onshore and offshore seeps releasing petroleum from Monterey Formation source rocks. ?? 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved. |
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| Citation Author: | Kvenvolden, K. A.; Hostettler, F. D.; Rosenbauer, R. W.; Lorenson, T. D.; Castle, W. T.; Sugarman, S. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Marine Geology |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Hydrocarbons in recent sediment of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary; 2002; Article; Journal; Marine Geology; Kvenvolden, K. A.; Hostettler, F. D.; Rosenbauer, R. W.; Lorenson, T. D.; Castle, W. T.; Sugarman, S. |
| Citation Start Page: | 101 |
| Citation Volume: | 181 |
| Citation Year: | 2002 |
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| Text: | Hydrocarbons in recent sediment of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary; 2002; Article; Journal; Marine Geology; Kvenvolden, K. A.; Hostettler, F. D.; Rosenbauer, R. W.; Lorenson, T. D.; Castle, W. T.; Sugarman, S. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DIGITAL OBJECT IDENTIFIER): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0025-3227(01)00263-8 |
| Date Other: | Tue, 1 Jan 2002 00:00 -0600 |
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