The Use of Dispersants in Marine Oil Spill Response

by Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, Committee on the Evaluation of the Use of Chemical Dispersants in Oil Spill Response, et al.

Whether the result of an oil well blowout, vessel collision or grounding, leaking pipeline, or other incident at sea, each marine oil spill will present unique circumstances and challenges. The oil type and properties, location, time of year, duration of spill, water depth, environmental conditions, affected biomes, potential human community impact, and available resources may vary significantly. Also, each spill may be governed by policy guidelines,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309478189
• ISBN13: 9780309478182
• Release Date: May 2020
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.0" x 9.9"