The Problem of Oil Pollution of the Sea

Nelson-Smith, A.

doi:10.1016/s0065-2881(08)60493-9

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“…Consequently, predictions for how local species will respond to an oil spill can be gleaned from information on the impact of previous spills on genetically related species. For instance, barnacle populations are generally resilient to even direct exposure to oil (George 1961, Nelson-Smith 1971, whereas amphipod species generally experience strong and long-lasting population declines in response to oiling (Hartog and Jacobs 1980, Jacobs 1980, Cross et al 1987, Jewett and Dean 1997, Jewett et al 1999. Nonetheless, subtle differences among even closely related species can result in divergent responses to oiling events (North 1973).…”

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Consequences of oil spills: a review and framework for informing planning

Chang¹,

Stone²,

Demes³

et al. 2014

E&S

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ABSTRACT. As oil transportation worldwide continues to increase, many communities are at risk of oil spill disasters and must anticipate and prepare for them. Factors that influence oil spill consequences are myriad and range from the biophysical to the social. We provide a summary literature review and overview framework to help communities systematically consider the factors and linkages that would influence consequences of a potential oil spill. The focus is on spills from oil tanker accidents. Drawing primarily on empirical studies of previous oil spill disasters, we focused on several main domains of interest: the oil spill itself, disaster management, the physical marine environment, marine biology, human health, economy, and policy. Key variables that influence the severity of consequences are identified, and significant interactions between variables are delineated. The framework can be used to clarify the complexity of oil spill impacts, identify lessons that may be transferable from other oil spill disasters, develop scenarios for planning, and inform risk analysis and policy debates in localities that are seeking to understand and reduce their vulnerability to potential spill disasters. As a case study, the framework is used to consider potential oil spills and consequences in Vancouver, Canada. Major increases in oil tanker traffic are anticipated in this region, creating urgent new demands for risk information, disaster management planning, and policy responses. The case study identifies particular conditions that distinguish the Vancouver context from other historic events; in particular, proximity to a densely populated urban area, the type of oil being transported, financial compensation schemes, and local economic structure. Drawing lessons from other oil spill disasters is important but should be undertaken with recognition of these key differences. Some types of impacts that have been relatively inconsequential in previous events may be very significant in a Vancouver case.

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Section: Ecosystem Impactmentioning

confidence: 99%

Consequences of oil spills: a review and framework for informing planning

Chang¹,

Stone²,

Demes³

et al. 2014

E&S

257

132

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“…Much has been written about the effects of petroleum on marine life [see the review of Nelson-Smith (1)], but few experiments have dealt with the uptake and discharge of specific petroleum hydrocarbons by members of the marine food web. An examination by Blumer et al (2) of oysters and other shellfish exposed to an oil spill revealed the presence of large quantities of petroleum compounds in the body tissues.…”

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Petroleum Hydrocarbons: Uptake and Discharge by the Marine Mussel Mytilus edulis

Lee

Sauerheber

Benson

1972

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The common marine mussel Mytilus edulis has been observed to rapidly take up mineral oil, [(14)C]heptadecane, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene, [(14)C]toluene, [(14)C]naphthalene, and [(3)C]3,4-benzopyrene from seawater solution. This species of mussel did not metabolize any of these compounds, and transfer of the mussel to fresh seawater, after exposure to the hydrocarbon in solution, resulted in the discharge of most of the hydrocarbon, although significant amounts remained (between 1 and 400 micrograms per mussel). The nontoxic paraffinic hydrocarbons mineral oil and heptadecane were taken up (10 milligrams per mussel) to a much greater extent than the aromatic hydrocarbons (2 to 20 micro-grams per mussel).

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“…Lack of light intensity suppresses the photosynthesis of phytoplankton which impairs the oxygen and carbon dioxide balance across the air-water interface [55] substantially depletes the water ecosystem. It also inhibits the swimming and flying capacity of wetland birds due to over-weight [57].…”

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Surface and Ground Water Pollution in Bangladesh: A Review

Sarkar

Rahman

Samad

et al. 2019

Asian Review of Environmental and Earth Sciences

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Environmental analysis does not become properly meaningful unless follow the standard procedure in sampling, preserving and also in analysis. This study investigates different studies on surface and groundwater pollution and discusses their findings along with impacts on environment, human health and aquatic ecosystem demolition. Fresh water is a vital need for drinking, household, agricultural and industrial use. Fresh water availability is shrinking worldwide due to imprudent use. Abound availability of fresh water in Bangladesh is now polluting due to unwise dumping of industrial, household, agricultural and municipal wastes. Water body in urban arena is severely polluted rather than rural part. The over concentration of DO, BOD, COD, EC, TDS, Cr, Cd, Pb was observed in Dhaka region. The highest arsenic concentration was found in the ground water of Lakshimpur. The main sources of pollution in industrial cities are anthropogenic sources like untreated industrial effluent and municipal wastes whereas in rural part the main sources of pollution are agricultural and naturogenic. Transboundary impact also intensifies some river water pollution. Government approved the policies, ordinance, acts and laws however, due to lack of proper implementation and monitoring water pollution problem increasing day by day.

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The Problem of Oil Pollution of the Sea

Cited by 80 publications

References 67 publications

Consequences of oil spills: a review and framework for informing planning

Consequences of oil spills: a review and framework for informing planning

Petroleum Hydrocarbons: Uptake and Discharge by the Marine Mussel Mytilus edulis

Surface and Ground Water Pollution in Bangladesh: A Review

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