A Marine Pollutant Fates and Effects Model System: Application to the New York Bight

A set of physical, chemical, and biological numerical models has been coupled to form a wholistic marine pollution hazard assessment tool. This paper presents an application of the model system to the New York Bight Apex. PCB is used as a tracer to demonstrate the system´s ability to compute the dynamic mass balance of a pollutant in the physical system. Uncertainties in loading rates and model parameters make definitive model validation difficult at the present stage of model system development.