Understanding Oil Spills And Oil Spill Response

Introduction

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1. The Behavior and Effects of Oil Spills in Aquatic Environments .................................................... 5
2. Mechanical Containment and Recovery of Oil Following a Spill ................................................... 9
3. Alternative Countermeasures for Oil Spills ...................................................................................... 13
4. Shoreline Cleanup of Oil Spills ........................................................................................................... 17
5. Wildlife and Oil Spills ........................................................................................................................... 21
6. Preparing for Oil Spills: Contingency Planning ............................................................................... 27
7. Responding to Oil Spills: The National Response System .............................................................. 31
8. Response to Oil Spills ........................................................................................................................... 37
Glossary ......................................................................................................................................................... 45
For Further Information ............................................................................................................................... 47
Table Of Contents

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