41. Oil Spills Endangered Species Handbook Endangered Species Handbook Aquatic Ecosystems Oil Spills The interdependence of mangroves, sea grass and coral reefs can result in the decline of all three ecosystems when http://www.endangeredspecieshandbook.org/aquatic_oil.php

Print PDF of Section or Chapter Aquatic Ecosystems Oil Spills      The worst oil spill in US history occurred on March 24, 1989 in Prince William Sound, Alaska, when the Exxon Valdez, an oil tanker fully loaded with crude oil from the Alaskan Oil Pipeline, foundered on a reef just miles from the port of Valdez.  This southern coast teemed with wildlife.  Fifty pairs of Bald Eagles nested within the Sound, and 2,500 more lived within the archipelago that extends 900 miles to the southwest.   Millions of sea birds and waterfowl in vast colonies nested along the coasts, among them the very rare harlequin duck ( Histrionicus histrionicus ), which had a large breeding population.  More than 20 million shore birds and other arctic species pass through the Sound while on migration, and in all, 219 bird species have been recorded in Prince William Sound (Browne 1989).  The Exxon spill occurred only two weeks before spring migration.      Sea otters ( Enhydris lutris ) numbered at least 10,000 in Prince William Sound, the largest concentration in the world.  Thousands of harbor seals used the islands for feeding and calving. Gray whales fed and migrated through the area, and killer whales had resident pods.  Commercial fishermen caught vast catches of salmon, herring and other food fish.  The coastline, one of the world's most spectacular, is lined with federal, state and native Alaskan protected lands.  Kenai Fjords and Katmai National Parks, Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge and thousands of acres of state and native lands had, until the spill, preserved a magnificent environment almost intact.  Rocky beaches alternated with marshes and sheer cliffs studded with sea bird nests.

42. Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill - Information, News And Pictures - WSJ.com Full coverage including news, analysis, opinion, photos and videos. USA. http://topics.wsj.com/subject/D/deepwater-horizon-oil-spill/6051

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43. Oil Spills - How To Information | EHow.com Learn about Oil Spills on eHow.com. Find info and videos including About Oil Spills, About Oil Spills, Information on Oil Spills and much more. http://www.ehow.com/oil-spills/

Family Food Health Home Money Style More Home Business Oil Spills Subscribe RSS Feed Oil Spills RESULTS: Methods for Cleaning Oil Spills In the wake of the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig spill, the subject of methods for cleaning such spills is on a number of minds. Those with a particular concern about the environment need... The Environmental Protection Agency uses quarry regulations to control oil spills and to meet requirements of the Federal Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation. The EPA uses a guidebook called the... Further Damage Caused by the Cleaning Process for Oil Spills Many methods exist for cleaning up oil spills, and their applications depend on the location and scope of the spill, cost, and environmental impact. Unfortunately, most methods are imperfect and... What Are the Treatments for Oily Water by Absorbents? When oil spills into water, it can quickly lead to an environmental disaster. Even small oil spills can harm plant and animal life. For example, according to the National Wildlife Federation,... Who Must File an SPCC to the EPA?

44. Reuters.com | Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill Full coverage includes news, timeline, factboxes, infographics and videos. http://www.reuters.com/subjects/gulf-oil-spill

var currentUsedEdition = 'BETAUS'; Edition: U.S. Reuters.utils.replaceContent("breakingNewsContent", "/assets/breakingNews", null, null); Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Follow Green Business Company errors, complacency preceded oil spill: panel WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Complacency at BP, as well as at Transocean Ltd and Halliburton, led to serious missteps prior to the rig explosion that unleashed millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico over the summer, the heads of the White House oil spill commission said. Continue Reading Serious errors, complacency preceded US spill-panel * Companies involved in BP spill made serious errors-panel 09 Nov 2010 BP, firms did not shirk safety for money: panel WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House oil spill commission said on Monday it found no evidence to support accusations that the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history happened because workers for BP Plc and its partners cut corners to save money, mostly blaming the accident on a series of on-site misjudgments. 08 Nov 2010 UPDATE 4-BP, firms did not shirk safety for money-panel

45. Gulf Oil Spill - Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill BP - WKRG.com Provides news from Mobile, Alabama and Pensacola, Florida. http://www.wkrg.com/gulf_oil_spill/

46. Oil Spills: MedlinePlus The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is the worst spill in U.S. history. It has major environmental and economic effects. It also has the potential to affect human health. Many http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/oilspills.html

pttitle = ""; Skip navigation A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Home About MedlinePlus ... Contact Us Search MedlinePlus Health Topics ESPAÑOL Other Topics: A B C D ... All Topics Oil Spills URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/oilspills.html The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is the worst spill in U.S. history. It has major environmental and economic effects. It also has the potential to affect human health. Many people have concerns, including Response workers Coastal residents Visitors to the area People who like seafood On this page you’ll find information about those possible effects and steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is the worst spill in U.S. history. It has major environmental and economic effects. It also has the potential to affect human health. Many people have concerns, including Response workers Coastal residents Visitors to the area People who like seafood On this page you’ll find information about those possible effects and steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. Get Oil Spills updates by email What's this?

47. Gulf Oil Spill : Pictures, Videos, Breaking News Collected blog posts on the topic. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/bp-oil-spill

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48. Oil Spills Science Fair Projects And Experiments Oil spills science fair projects and experiments topics, ideas, resources, and sample projects. http://www.juliantrubin.com/fairprojects/environment/oilspills.html

Science Fair Projects Home Environmental Sciences Experiments Environmental Sciences Fair Books Environmental Sciences Resources ... Warning! Oil Spills Science Fair Projects and Experiments Topics, Ideas, Resources and Sample Projects For Elementary, Middle and High School Students Enter your search terms Submit search form Web www.juliantrubin.com Science Fair Project Guide Science Fair Projects Home Biology Environmental Sciences Oil Spills Environmental Sciences Fair Projects Home Global Warming Endangered Species Ozone ... Books The Orchid Grower Primary School - Grades K R =Reference/Experiment S =Sample Project Demonstrate what happens in an oil spill. R What is an oil spill? Elementary School - Grades R =Reference/Experiment S =Sample Project Compare the absorptivity of different sorbents used for cleaning up an oil spill in water. R S Make a tanker and clean up a vegetable oil spill R R Which type of environment is most affected by an oil spill? S Oil Absorbency of Polypropylene Pads vs. Natural Products S The Effect of Water Salinity and Temperature on Oil Spreading Rate S Which material cleans oil spills the best?

49. 2010 Gulf Coast Oil Spill - CrisisWiki Links to hotlines, official sites, and related NGOs. http://crisiswiki.org/2010_Gulf_Coast_Oil_Spill#tab=Giving_Help

2010 Gulf Coast Oil Spill From CrisisWiki Jump to: navigation search HeaderTabs.init(true); Affected City/Cities New Orleans Biloxi Pascagoula Grand Isle ... Orange County (TX) Affected State/States Louisiana Texas Mississippi Alabama ... Florida Affected Country/Countries USA Type Chemical spill or release Start date Twitter hashtags #oilspill Summary Getting Help Giving Help Recovery Preparing All Resources 2010GulfOilSpill.com http://2010GulfOilSpill.com/ @MDEQ http://twitter.com/MDEQ ... … further results Wikipedia entry on Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and subsequent oil spill http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepwater_Horizon_drilling_rig_explosion BP and the Federal Government have established hotlines for members of the public To report oiled or injured wildlife, please call 1-866-557-1401. To discuss spill related damage claims, please call 1-800-440-0858. To report oil on land, or for general Community and Volunteer Information, please call 1-866-448-5816. Retrieved from " http://crisiswiki.org/2010_Gulf_Coast_Oil_Spill Category Emergencies Views Page Discussion View form View source ... History Personal tools Log in / create account Navigation Main Page Current events Recent changes Browse data ... Help Search Add data Add a resource Add a website Add an emergency Add a city ... Add a country Toolbox What links here Related changes Special pages Printable version ... Browse properties This page was last modified on 15 May 2010, at 03:04.

50. Oil Spills | Environment | Guardian.co.uk 14 Oct 2010 Joseph Mayton The Red Sea's ecosystem is under threat from pollution and Egyptians refusing to accept there is an environmental problem http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/oil-spills

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51. Volunteers Recruited To Help In Oil Spill Threat - CNN.com Information on organizations recruiting volunteers. http://edition.cnn.com/2010/US/04/30/impact.oil.spill/index.html

52. Oil Spills And Disasters — FactMonster.com Oil Spills and Disasters 1967 March 18, Cornwall, Eng. Torrey Canyon ran aground, spilling 38 million gallons of crude oil off the Scilly Islands. http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0001451.html

Home U.S. People Word Wise ... Homework Center Fact Monster Favorites American Indian Heritage Month Thanksgiving Math Flashcards Geography Guide ... 2011 Calendar Reference Desk Atlas Almanacs Dictionary Encyclopedia ... Disasters Oil Spills and Disasters March 18, Cornwall, Eng.: Torrey Canyon ran aground, spilling 38 million gallons of crude oil off the Scilly Islands. Dec. 15, Buzzards Bay, Mass.: Argo Merchant ran aground and broke apart southeast of Nantucket Island, spilling its entire cargo of 7.7 million gallons of fuel oil. April, North Sea: blowout of well in Ekofisk oil field leaked 81 million gallons. March 16, off Portsall, France: wrecked supertanker Amoco Cadiz spilled 68 million gallons, causing widespread environmental damage over 100 mi of Brittany coast. June 3, Gulf of Mexico: exploratory oil well Ixtoc 1 blew out, spilling an estimated 140 million gallons of crude oil into the open sea. Although it is one of the largest known oil spills, it had a low environmental impact. July 19, Tobago:

53. The Environmental Literacy Council - Oil Spills Oil Spills. Oil spills can come from a number of sources, including tankers and oil extraction and storage facilities. Spills from tankers are usually the result of a breach in http://www.enviroliteracy.org/article.php/540.html

Home About ELC Site Map Contact Us ... Food Oil Spills Oil spills can come from a number of sources, including tankers and oil extraction and storage facilities. Spills from tankers are usually the result of a breach in the hull, either from running aground or hitting an object in the water. Major oil spills, such as the 2006 spill off the coast of Lebanon or the 2002 Prestige accident off the coast of Spain, can pose serious threats to birdlife, fisheries, and marine ecosystems. Spills and accidents tend to get a great deal of publicity when they occur, yet they actually account for a very small percentage of total oil pollution. According to the 2003 National Research Council (NRC) report, Oil in the Sea III: Inputs, Fates, and Effects , 70 percent of anthropogenic source oil that reaches ocean waters is the result of consumer use; in North America it is closer to 85 percent. Much of this oil enters the ocean from runoff related to oil use inland, especially from the transportation sector - a classic example of a non-point source polluter It should be noted that human activity is not solely responsible for oil pollution in the oceans. The NRC estimates that nearly half of the oil that enters the world's oceans is the result of natural processes, including from natural seepage. Though a vast amount of oil enters the ocean from this little-understood phenomenon, it does not appear harmful; however, it does change the surrounding environment. Yet, over time, organisms living in these areas adapt and create ecosystems in which they can survive, and even thrive. Scientists continue to study this phenomenon to better understand how oil changes the way the organisms live.

54. Students And Teachers | NOAA's Ocean Service Office Of Response And Restoration Inspiring Students and Teachers Information and activities for students and teachers who'd like to learn more about oil spills or hazardous chemical accidents. http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/kids/kids.html

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55. Silence In The Sound The Adventure- Introduction Information on Merle Savage s book about the Exxon Valdez oil spill cleanup, with a photo gallery and biography of the author. Also provides background information on the oil spill and ongoing health issues of those involved in the cleanup. http://www.silenceinthesound.com

Introduction Press Release Book Summary Book Reviews ... Contact Merle OUR PLANET IS BEING DESTROYED, ALONG WITH THE INHABITANTS, ONE OILL SPILL AT A TIME INTRODUCTON TO EXXON VALDEZ OIL SPILL Prince William Sound, Alaska is one of the most beautiful places of marine environment in the world. Located on the south-central coast of Alaska, about 50 miles southeast of Anchorage, it covers approximately 15,000 square miles. There are numerous islands, bays and fjords with deep low salinity ocean water from the Alaskan Gulf that continually bathe the beaches of the Sound with 15-35 feet waves. The Sound was a place where all inhabitants of life existed together in harmony, until March 24, 1989. The dreadful event that occurred on Good Friday brought an end to a once pure and unspoiled wilderness. Here is the rest of the story: The oil corporations, Exxon and VECO, determined our quality of life 21 years ago during the Exxon Valdez oil spill cleanup. Exxon assured cleanup workers that the crude oil was not toxic; however anyone who sprayed the beaches became permanently ill from the exposure. Exxon implemented the toxic spraying; OSHA, the Coast Guard, and the state of Alaska authorized the procedure. Beach crews breathed in crude oil that splashed off the rocks and into the air the toxic exposure turned into chronic breathing conditions and central nervous system problems, along with neurological impairment, chronic respiratory disease, leukemia, lymphoma, brain tumors, liver damage, and blood disease, and other massive health issues. I am only one out of thousands cleanup workers who suffer extreme health problems during and after the 1989 cleanup.

56. BP Oil Spill | Environment | Guardian.co.uk Collected news and analysis and commentary on the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, with photo galleries, videos, graphics and blogs. UK. http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/deepwater-horizon-oil-spill

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57. OIL-SPILLS.mediaglow.com | All Things Oil Spills Six months after the start of the BP oil spill, coastal areas of Jefferson Parish are still dealing with the effects. That is the case on Grand Isle where, amidst the quietly http://oil-spills.love.com/

58. Quarles Petroleum Fails To Report Major Oil Spill Oil spills and resulting lawsuits are described. Contains information those whose property has been damaged by an incompetent or dishonest oil dealer. http://home.earthlink.net/~caltrop/

Quarles Petroleum Incorporated Repeated Violations of Environmental and Safety Laws in Unreported Oil Spills Secret Payments to Victims Conceal the Facts This Web site describes the wrongful business practices of Quarles Petroleum that have resulted in financial loss, property damage and personal injury to Quarles customers and others. Information is taken from public records of lawsuits, files of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, documents provided by Quarles Petroleum and other sources. Quarles Petroleum has attempted to suppress the publication of this information by threatening litigation against the owner of this site and by offering to pay $15,000 for its removal. Jack Runyon is solely responsible for this site. For more information, feel free to e-mail or call Jack at 703-791-0245. April 23, 2002 Update on the Quarles Petroleum Drunk Driver Spill The Fredericksburg Freelance-Star reports that the Quarles Petroleum drunk driver has been tried, found guilty and sentenced. Quarles has purchased the Culpeper home and torn it down. A short article on the incident also appeared in the Washington Post. Link to the Freelance-Star article.

59. HowStuffWorks "How Do You Clean Up An Oil Spill?" Fortunately, due to stricter penalties and better ship design, the number of oil spills has decreased since the oil shipping boom began in the 1960s. http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/cleaning-oil-spill.

HSW.sm.loadPageInfo(436530); OAS_AD('TopBanner'); HowStuffWorks Search HowStuffWorks and the web Video Podcasts Blogs Quizzes Games RSS Adventure Animals Auto Culture ... Next Page How do you clean up an oil spill? by Josh Clark Print Cite Feedback ... Recommend Cite This! Close Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this HowStuffWorks article: Inside this Article How do you clean up an oil spill? Other Oil Cleanup Methods Lots More Information See all Green Science articles Alternative Energy Videos Oil Field Image Gallery Courtesy Chris Wilkins/AFP/ Getty Images A crew attempts to skim oil from the surface of the waters of Prince William Sound following the 1989 Exxon Valdez wreck. See more oil field pictures In 2006, the world consumed more than 3.5 billion gallons of oil each day [source: U.S. Dept. of Energy ]. Sixty percent of that oil reached its destination by sea [source: Corn ]. Fortunately, due to stricter penalties and better ship design, the number of oil spills has decreased since the oil shipping boom began in the 1960s. Unfortunately, they haven't been eliminated. Between 1990 and 1999, an average of 150,000 tons of oil spilled each year into the world's waterways [source: National Academies ]. 2001 was a particularly bad year, with five spills occurring within the same week [source:

60. Deepwater BP Oil Spill | The White House Official government site provides information on damages and claims, hotlines, opportunities to help, and the roles of government departments and agencies. Includes related blog posts and videos. http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/energy-and-environment/deepwater-bp-oil-spill

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