Special aspects of modeling on accidental oil spills in inland sea waters

Abstract

Intensive development of marine oil fields is characterized by significant pollution of sea environment, linked with leaks of diesel fuel and oil products during production activities on ships, or as a result of technical means accidents. To assess the potential scale of environmental impact mathematical modeling of hypothetical spills is required. The main processes of distribution and physico-chemical transformation of diesel fuel determined. The spreading of diesel fuel slicks on sea surface in case of accidental spills in storm conditions evaluated. Assessment of spatial-temporal picture of emergency development allows to select and prove a strategy for spills control during a storm wind.

The Response of Sobaity Sea Bream <i>Sparidentex hasta</i> Larvae to the Toxicity of Dispersed and Undispersed Oil

“…The increasing global demand for energy, led to increased exploration and extraction of oil from various regions of the world, specifically in the offshore environments [1][2][3]. As crude oil and related petroleum products are transported across global regions by ships or pipelines, accidental oil spillages can occur, leading to devastating environmental crises with a chronic toxic effect on marine organisms like fish [4][5][6][7][8]. Oil spill accidents like 1989 Exxon Valdez, Arabian Gulf oil spill, and 2010 Deepwater Horizon have resulted in severe adverse effects on marine organisms.…”