bacteriophages.
Ahmed El-Nemr has written: 'Petroleum contamination in warm and cold marine environments' -- subject(s): Cleanup, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Oil spills, Marine pollution, Oil spills
Beverley Hanna has written: 'Lead as an environmental pollutant' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Lead, Lead, Lead-poisoning 'Field studies on the phytotoxicity of crude oil to Subarctic aquatic vegetation' -- subject(s): Aquatic plants, Botany, Ecology, Effect of petroleum on, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Oil spills, Oil spills, Plants
Robert P LaBelle has written: 'An oilspill risk analysis for the central California Outer Continental Shelf Lease Offering (October 1983)' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Petroleum in submerged lands, Petroleum in submerged lands 'An oilspill risk analysis for the north Atlantic (proposed sale 52) outer continental shelf lease area' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Oil spills, Oil spills
One significant environmental concern about offshore petroleum exploration is the risk of oil spills, which can have devastating effects on marine ecosystems. Spills can contaminate water, harm wildlife, and disrupt local fishing industries, leading to long-term ecological damage. Additionally, the noise and disturbance from drilling operations can impact marine life, particularly species like whales and dolphins that rely on sound for communication and navigation.
Oil can kill millions of animals and plants. Oil spills need to be cleaned up as quickly as possible.
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Donald J Hansen has written: 'The potential effects of oil spills and other chemical pollutants on marine mammals occurring in Alaskan waters' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Oil spills, Oil spills, Oil spills and wildlife 'Distribution of Cook Inlet beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) in winter' -- subject(s): White whale 'The relative sensitivity of seabird populations in Alaska to oil pollution' -- subject(s): Sea birds, Physiological effect, Petroleum
E. H. Owens has written: 'Prince Edward Island' -- subject(s): Oil pollution of the sea, Oil spills 'The Canadian Great Lakes' -- subject(s): Oil spills, Oil pollution of rivers, harbors 'Coastal environments, oil spills, and clean-up programs in the Bay of Fundy' -- subject(s): Control, Oil pollution of the sea, Oil spills 'Field guide to the documentation and description of oiled shorelines' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Oil spills, Handbooks, manuals, Handbooks, manuals, etc, Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Shorelines, Terminology 'Canadian inland waters' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Oil spills, Environmental effects, Oil pollution of rivers, harbors, Oil spills 'Canadian coastal environments, shoreline processes, and oil spill cleanup' -- subject(s): Coastal zone management, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Oil spills, Oil pollution of the sea, Oil spills 'Coastal environments of Canada' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Oil spills, Oil pollution of rivers, harbors, Oil pollution of the sea, Oil spills
Petroleum energy significantly impacts the environment through greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to climate change and air pollution. The extraction, refining, and transportation of oil can lead to oil spills, habitat destruction, and water contamination. Additionally, the combustion of petroleum fuels releases harmful pollutants, which can harm human health and ecosystems. Overall, the reliance on petroleum energy poses serious ecological and environmental challenges.
Two major types of spills that are critical for environmental compliance are oil spills and chemical spills. Oil spills can lead to water pollution and harm marine life, while chemical spills can contaminate soil and water sources, impacting humans and ecosystems. It is essential for companies to have spill response plans in place to prevent and mitigate these incidents.
John R. Clayton has written: 'Oil spill dispersants' -- subject(s): Dispersing agents, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Oil spills, Oil spills, Testing 'Chemical shoreline cleaning agents for oil spills' -- subject(s): Oil spills, Shorelines
P.B Krauss has written: 'Oil pollution' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Oil spills, Oil pollution of water, Oil spills