Table 12.
| Sample Type | n | Frequency of Non-Detects |
|---|---|---|
| A. Oiled Samples | ||
| Prey | ||
| Gastropods | 1040 | 79.9% |
| Mussels | 3840 | 79.1% |
| Clams | 2160 | 67.1% |
| Crustaceans | 600 | 77.5% |
| Fish | 480 | 83.1% |
| Other invertebrates | 1040 | 62.4% |
| Sediments | 2040 | 34.1% |
| Seawater | 920 | 90.0% |
| B. Reference Samples | ||
| Prey | ||
| Gastropods | 280 | 77.6% |
| Mussels | 1080 | 84.0% |
| Clams | 480 | 79.0% |
| Crustaceans | 160 | 73.8% |
| Fish | 920 | 78.5% |
| Other invertebrates | 240 | 75.8% |
| Sediments | 1080 | 17.9% |
| Seawater | 480 | 95.8% |
a
See text for data sources; all data available online at: http://www.valdezsciences.com/polycyclic_aromatic_hydrocarbon.cfm
b
Based on the sample-specific Method Detection Limit (MDL); see text for details.