Abstract
Abstract: In this presentation and article, we synthesize findings from a workshop about our understanding of the interplay between crude oil photochemical oxidation and oil spill response, emphasizing how this understanding has evolved since the 2010 DWH spill. Our discussion is guided by one overarching questions: what role does photochemical oxidation play towards informing effective oil spill response operations? We show that prior to the DWH spill, our understanding of the relative importance of oil weathering processes, specifically photochemical weathering, was incomplete. We further explore how accounting for photochemical changes to oil's properties (physical and chemical) could improve the effectiveness of oil spill response operations, specifically chemical dispersant applications. Lastly, we identify priority knowledge gaps related to this guiding research question.
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