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Oil Spill Response: A Global Perspective [With CDROM] 2008 Edition
Contributor(s): Davidson, Walter F. (Editor), Lee, Kenneth (Editor), Cogswell, Andrew (Editor)
ISBN: 140208563X     ISBN-13: 9781402085635
Publisher: Springer
OUR PRICE:   $208.99  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: July 2008
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BISAC Categories:
- Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental)
- Science | Life Sciences - Ecology
- Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General
Dewey: 363
Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security (Hardcover)
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.60 lbs) 365 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Ecology
 
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International experts in the field of oil spill response, including reprsentatives from 26 NATO countries, participated in a workshop in Canada to discuss their experience in the development and application of current and emerging technologies for oil spill response in the marine environment. These presentations which form the basis of chapters in this book provide a practical viewpoint of methods used to deal with oil spills under the variety of environmental conditions found in the marine environment. In particular, focus is given to the evaluation of oil spill countermeasures for use under arctic conditions in light of anticipated regional increases in marine traffic (e.g. Northwest Passage) and industrial activities (e.g. offshore oil and gas exploration) in the future.

This book provides a timely international perspective on applied research and development, technology transfer, and "lessons learned" from field trials and actual case studies associated with recent spill events. Topics include Preparedness/Contingency Planning, (Eco-terrorism); Oil Spill Fate and Transport (Environmental Persistence, Remote Sensing, modelling, Biodegradation), Biological Effects (Environmental Effects Monitoring and Environmental Risk Assessment); and Operational Response (Containment/Recovery Treating Agents, Shoreline Cleanup, In-situ Burning, Emerging Response Strategies). This book provides a synopsis as to the methods currently employed to deals with spills and an insight on future technologies under development.