Fourth of a six part work, each part revised independently of the others.

Bibliography : p. 201-205.

Types of oil -- Fate of oil spills in the marine environment -- Effects of oil on marine and coastal resources -- Situation evaluation and response options -- Containment and recovery of oil -- Chemical dispersion -- In situ burning -- Shoreline response -- Bioremediation -- Management and disposal of oil and oily debris -- Spills of heavy fuel oils --Training, exercises, equipment maintenance, and storage -- Cleanup cost considerations.

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