Oil spills are of great concern because they impose a threat to the marine ecosystem,
including shorelines. As oil spilled at sea is transported to the shoreline, and after its arrival …

The National Academy of Sciences estimate that 1.7 to 8.8 million tons of oil are released
into world's water every year, of which more than 70% is directly related to human activities …

Oil spills into the oceans cause irreparable damage to marine life and harms the coastal
population of the affected areas. The main measures to be taken in response to an oil spill …

Marine oil spills are no longer considered unavoidable" accidents" resulting from adverse
environmental conditions or functions of catastrophic events. More than 80% of all spills are …

The transport and utilization of petroleum and its derivatives presents a spill risk in coastal
areas. Not only do spills affect coastal and nearshore biota, but can cause severe economic …

Problem statement: Anthropogenic activities pollute the oceans with oil through land run off,
vessels accidents, periodic tanker discharges and bilge discharges. Oil spills are …

As the major energy source worldwide, petroleum products have been increasingly
produced and consumed, and the environmental impact involved also rises. Despite …

Contingency planning for potential oil spills is becoming a necessity for most of the coastal
waterways of the United States. An important part of a usable contingency plan is the …

Accidental oil spills in ocean may occur during exploration, production, transportation and
use. The spilled oil frequently reaches shoreline where it may harm more or less the …

Airborne and space-borne sensors are reviewed and evaluated in terms of their usefulness
in responding to oil spills. Recent developments and trends in sensor technology are …