The potential for dispersant use as a maritime oil spill response measure in German waters.

M, Grote; Bernem C, van; B, Böhme; U, Callies; I, Calvez; B, Christie; K, Colcomb; HP, Damian; H, Farke; C, Gräbsch; A, Hunt; T, Höfer; J, Knaack; U, Kraus; Floch S, Le; Lann G, Le; H, Leuchs; A, Nagel; H, Nies; W, Nordhausen; J, Rauterberg; D, Reichenbach; G, Scheiffarth; F, Schwichtenberg; N, Theobald; J, Voß; DS, Wahrendorf

doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.10.050

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The potential for dispersant use as a maritime oil spill response measure in German waters.

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Grote M

van Bernem C

Böhme B

Abstract

In case of an oil spill, dispersant application represents a response option, which enhances the natural dispersion of oil and thus reduces coating of seabirds and coastal areas. However, as oil is transferred to the water phase, a trade-off of potential harmful effects shifted to other compartments...

Subject

Environmental impact

Dispersants

Oil Spill Response

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