Distribution and Genesis of Hydrocarbons in Water and Sediments of the Kerch Strait
Journal: Geochemistry International
Year: 2022

The content and composition of hydrocarbons (aliphatic hydrocarbons – AHCs and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons – PAHs) in the marine surface suspended particulate matter and surface bottom sediments of the Kerch Strait in April and September 2019 are presented. Despite the high AHCs concentrations in surface waters (56–186 μg/L), their composition differ from oil alkanes due to their rapid degradation and the influence of pyrogenic emissions from watercrafts. Low PAHs concentrations (5–9 ng/L)