Articles related to "Oil Spill"
Human Factors in Oil Spills
New research points to a need to focus on the human factors that can contribute to oil spill incidents.
marine oil spill prevention • human factors in oil spills • marine pollution • oil spill control • rcac
New research points to a need to focus on the human factors that can contribute to oil spill incidents.
marine oil spill prevention • human factors in oil spills • marine pollution • oil spill control • rcac
Oil Spills - A Water Pollution Investigation
A disaster has struck your island! An tanker has run aground and dangerous amounts of oil are leaking into the fragile environment. How can we clean it up? Find out in this investigation. (recommended for grades 4-8)
ecology • water pollution • science • lesson plan • environment
A disaster has struck your island! An tanker has run aground and dangerous amounts of oil are leaking into the fragile environment. How can we clean it up? Find out in this investigation. (recommended for grades 4-8)
ecology • water pollution • science • lesson plan • environment
Training for Oil Spill Volunteers
If you are interested in being able to respond to oil spill cleanup efforts as a volunteer, consider taking a hazardous waste operations and emergency response course.
oil spill cleanup volunteers • hazwoper • osha • oil spill cleanup • hazardous materials
If you are interested in being able to respond to oil spill cleanup efforts as a volunteer, consider taking a hazardous waste operations and emergency response course.
oil spill cleanup volunteers • hazwoper • osha • oil spill cleanup • hazardous materials
1969 Oil Spill Still Harms Nature
Nearly 40 years after the oil spill, residual oil under the sediment is still damaging the health of a salt marsh, impacting crabs and sea grass beds.
oil spill • exxon valdez • fiddler crabs • sea grass beds • chronic oiling
Nearly 40 years after the oil spill, residual oil under the sediment is still damaging the health of a salt marsh, impacting crabs and sea grass beds.
oil spill • exxon valdez • fiddler crabs • sea grass beds • chronic oiling
Organization Collects Hair For Oil Spill Cleanup
Salons across the country are sweeping the hair up off the floor to help Matter of Trust, Inc. make the oil spill cleanup process environmentally sustainable.
oil spill boom • oil spill recovery • clean up oil spill • spill containment • spill clean up
Salons across the country are sweeping the hair up off the floor to help Matter of Trust, Inc. make the oil spill cleanup process environmentally sustainable.
oil spill boom • oil spill recovery • clean up oil spill • spill containment • spill clean up
Clean Air Act Can Have Teeth
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently fined BP Products North America Inc. a record amount for Clean Air Act violations in a refinery fire and an oil spill.
epa • bp • texas city refinery • refinery fire • oil spill
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently fined BP Products North America Inc. a record amount for Clean Air Act violations in a refinery fire and an oil spill.
epa • bp • texas city refinery • refinery fire • oil spill
Ecologically Friendly Boat Travel
Recreational boating provides access to less traveled areas. Clean boating practices will ensure our favorite areas remain pristine and unspoiled for future trips.
oil pollution • clean boating • boat maintenance • fueling safety • oil spills
Recreational boating provides access to less traveled areas. Clean boating practices will ensure our favorite areas remain pristine and unspoiled for future trips.
oil pollution • clean boating • boat maintenance • fueling safety • oil spills
Marina Nonpoint Source Pollution
Identifying factors contributing to nonpoint source pollution means there are ways boaters and marinas can eliminate or reduce contaminants to the water
nonpoint source pollution • clean marinas • marine maintenance • pumpouts • oil spills
Identifying factors contributing to nonpoint source pollution means there are ways boaters and marinas can eliminate or reduce contaminants to the water
nonpoint source pollution • clean marinas • marine maintenance • pumpouts • oil spills
Oil Pollution Response
If you encounter an oil or fuel spill, take action to resolve it. Oil spills must be controlled, contained, cleaned up, and reported.
fuel spills • oil pollution • marine pollution • oil spill response • oil spill cleanup
If you encounter an oil or fuel spill, take action to resolve it. Oil spills must be controlled, contained, cleaned up, and reported.
fuel spills • oil pollution • marine pollution • oil spill response • oil spill cleanup
Oil Spills Continue
The Galapagos oils spill is only the latest in a long history of spills. Doesn't anyone ever learn?
The Galapagos oils spill is only the latest in a long history of spills. Doesn't anyone ever learn?
Penguins And Oil in South America
Migrating penguins are routinely oiled by spills and illegal ballast dumping. The Magellanic Penguin Project and The Penguin Network are working together to protect them.
magellanic penguins • oiled bird rehabilitation • penguin bird migration • satellite tracking • oil spills cleanup
Migrating penguins are routinely oiled by spills and illegal ballast dumping. The Magellanic Penguin Project and The Penguin Network are working together to protect them.
magellanic penguins • oiled bird rehabilitation • penguin bird migration • satellite tracking • oil spills cleanup
Safe Boat Fueling
Safe boat fueling procedures should begin as part of your marina's fire safety plan. Spilled fuel can cause fires and is a concern for marine oil pollution.
boat fueling safety • fuel spills • oil pollution • clean boating • fueling safety
Safe boat fueling procedures should begin as part of your marina's fire safety plan. Spilled fuel can cause fires and is a concern for marine oil pollution.
boat fueling safety • fuel spills • oil pollution • clean boating • fueling safety
Slick Discouragement
Recent account and issues regarding an oil spill off the coast of Cape Town in South Africa. Evacuation and short term future of the African Penguins affected.
african penguin • jackass penguin • oil-spill • tanker • south africa
Recent account and issues regarding an oil spill off the coast of Cape Town in South Africa. Evacuation and short term future of the African Penguins affected.
african penguin • jackass penguin • oil-spill • tanker • south africa
The Environmental Legacy of the Persian Gulf War
Examine some of the lasting effects of the Persian Gulf War. The Persian Gulf War caused tremendous and widespread damage to the landscape of Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait with longterm consequences.
earth day • environment • politics • poison • oilspills
Examine some of the lasting effects of the Persian Gulf War. The Persian Gulf War caused tremendous and widespread damage to the landscape of Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait with longterm consequences.
earth day • environment • politics • poison • oilspills
ANWR Oil Drilling Threat Delayed
Beaufort Sea and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge protected, at least temporarily. Ongoing struggle over North Slope oil moving in favor of conservation.
beaufort sea oil exploration • arctic national wildlife refuge • effect of oil on polar bears • bowhead whales and ocean seismic testing • native alaskan subsistence hunting
Beaufort Sea and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge protected, at least temporarily. Ongoing struggle over North Slope oil moving in favor of conservation.
beaufort sea oil exploration • arctic national wildlife refuge • effect of oil on polar bears • bowhead whales and ocean seismic testing • native alaskan subsistence hunting
Copepods
What is a copepod? A copepod is a crusteacean with a rounded body shaped like a cylinder. Copepods have a hard outer shell, many legs for swimming and collecting food, a segmented body, and connected extremities. One type of copepod has many different sections.
sea animal • squid • crustacean • one eye • food
What is a copepod? A copepod is a crusteacean with a rounded body shaped like a cylinder. Copepods have a hard outer shell, many legs for swimming and collecting food, a segmented body, and connected extremities. One type of copepod has many different sections.
sea animal • squid • crustacean • one eye • food
Mycoremediation - Pollution Cure?
Fungal processes that have been a part of balanced ecosystems for thousands of years may prove vital to cleaning up humanity's environmental mistakes.
mycoremediation • using fungi pollution decontamination • cleaning up environment with fungi • mycofiltration • cleaning contaminated sites with fungi
Fungal processes that have been a part of balanced ecosystems for thousands of years may prove vital to cleaning up humanity's environmental mistakes.
mycoremediation • using fungi pollution decontamination • cleaning up environment with fungi • mycofiltration • cleaning contaminated sites with fungi
21st Century Plague -- Part II
The modern-day grim reaper revealed! The cause of today's mysterious, widespread, and little-known illness may be less sinister and more frightful than you imagined. Follow the story and discover the results of a long investigation.
mycoplasmas bacteria plague infections contrails b
The modern-day grim reaper revealed! The cause of today's mysterious, widespread, and little-known illness may be less sinister and more frightful than you imagined. Follow the story and discover the results of a long investigation.
mycoplasmas bacteria plague infections contrails b
Marina Employee Career Training
Professional marina groups are working with the University of Alaska Southeast to develop professional career development and certification classes for marina employees
career training for ports and marinas • marina staff training • online training for marinas • uas • pcc
Professional marina groups are working with the University of Alaska Southeast to develop professional career development and certification classes for marina employees
career training for ports and marinas • marina staff training • online training for marinas • uas • pcc
National Aerial Surveillance Plan
Canada uses high technology aircraft and satellite systems to detect, deter, and prosecute ship-source marine pollution.
national aerial surveillance plan • nasp • pollution surveillance aircraft • maritime surveillance system 6000 • ship-source marine pollution
Canada uses high technology aircraft and satellite systems to detect, deter, and prosecute ship-source marine pollution.
national aerial surveillance plan • nasp • pollution surveillance aircraft • maritime surveillance system 6000 • ship-source marine pollution
Clean Boating Resource Basics
Learn the basics of clean, safe and eco-friendly best boat practices in free PDF and book, from the Alaska Marine Advisory Program.
clean boating • alaska seas & coasts • alaska marine advisory program • alaska sea grant college program • best management practices
Learn the basics of clean, safe and eco-friendly best boat practices in free PDF and book, from the Alaska Marine Advisory Program.
clean boating • alaska seas & coasts • alaska marine advisory program • alaska sea grant college program • best management practices
Sixty Five Years of Service
The unique Coast Guard Cutter Storis served seven decades through two wars performing search and rescue, icebreaking, law enforcement, convoy escort, and exploration.
uscgc storis • wmec -38 • last veteran of world war two • unique coast guard cutter • search and rescue
The unique Coast Guard Cutter Storis served seven decades through two wars performing search and rescue, icebreaking, law enforcement, convoy escort, and exploration.
uscgc storis • wmec -38 • last veteran of world war two • unique coast guard cutter • search and rescue
Spend Money this Halloween
Traveling families can go the homemade Halloween costume route, but there are plenty of ways to spend money and have a luxury Halloween no matter your destination.
spend money like an average americans a year save • bite-size snickers bars • national retail federation • childrens college educations students spend 50 buc • elaborate star wars popular costumes party supplie
Traveling families can go the homemade Halloween costume route, but there are plenty of ways to spend money and have a luxury Halloween no matter your destination.
spend money like an average americans a year save • bite-size snickers bars • national retail federation • childrens college educations students spend 50 buc • elaborate star wars popular costumes party supplie
Teshekpuk Lake Threatened
The Sensitive Wilderness Around Teshekpuk Lake, Alaska, is About to be Opened to Alaska oil Exploration and Development. Birds, Wildlife, and Native People Will Suffer.
teshekpuk lake • teshekpuk lake region • alaska oil exploration and development • birds • geese
The Sensitive Wilderness Around Teshekpuk Lake, Alaska, is About to be Opened to Alaska oil Exploration and Development. Birds, Wildlife, and Native People Will Suffer.
teshekpuk lake • teshekpuk lake region • alaska oil exploration and development • birds • geese
Biotechnology
Biotechnology is a field that involves the use of biological systems or living organisms to manufacture products or processes that ultimately benefit humans.
biotechnology • biotechnique • dna • technology • environment
Biotechnology is a field that involves the use of biological systems or living organisms to manufacture products or processes that ultimately benefit humans.
biotechnology • biotechnique • dna • technology • environment
How to Remove Liquid Carpet Stains
With a few tips and homemade solutions, wet carpet stains such as coffee, tea, pet stains, wine, oil, soft drinks and blood can be removed quickly and easily.
remove carpet stains • pet stain removal • carpet cleaning • rug cleaning • carpet cleaning service
With a few tips and homemade solutions, wet carpet stains such as coffee, tea, pet stains, wine, oil, soft drinks and blood can be removed quickly and easily.
remove carpet stains • pet stain removal • carpet cleaning • rug cleaning • carpet cleaning service
Nigerian Oil
Nigeria is one of the most abundant oil producing countries in Africa and the world, but the profits are not being seen by the poor residents of Port Harcourt.
port harcourt • nigerian oil • african • ken saro-wiwa • opec
Nigeria is one of the most abundant oil producing countries in Africa and the world, but the profits are not being seen by the poor residents of Port Harcourt.
port harcourt • nigerian oil • african • ken saro-wiwa • opec
Poll shows support for government role in policing the Internet
A new survey by the Markle Foundation, a private philanthropic organization that focuses on media issues, shows a public growing more sophisticated in its views on setting rules for the Internet, even giving the government a role. Markle’s research shows a public that likes a lot of what the Internet has to offer yet is still concerned about much of the Internet’s content.
internet • taxation • public sector • private sector • not-for profit organizatations
A new survey by the Markle Foundation, a private philanthropic organization that focuses on media issues, shows a public growing more sophisticated in its views on setting rules for the Internet, even giving the government a role. Markle’s research shows a public that likes a lot of what the Internet has to offer yet is still concerned about much of the Internet’s content.
internet • taxation • public sector • private sector • not-for profit organizatations
Poverty in Plenty
A report on sustainable development in the UK. A mine of information and statistics on poverty in the UK.,A report on sustainable development in the UK. A mine of information and statistics on poverty in the UK.
sustainable development • poverty • environment • anti-poverty policies • sustainable development
A report on sustainable development in the UK. A mine of information and statistics on poverty in the UK.,A report on sustainable development in the UK. A mine of information and statistics on poverty in the UK.
sustainable development • poverty • environment • anti-poverty policies • sustainable development
Boating and Sailing Section Index
Find an article or blog entry that interests you at Boating and Sailing.
boater education • boating safety • clean boating • boating emergencies • electrolysis
Find an article or blog entry that interests you at Boating and Sailing.
boater education • boating safety • clean boating • boating emergencies • electrolysis
Deploying Buoys to Track Ocean Currents
Scientists track ocean currents by using drifter buoys. This article highlights buoy sites and related educational ocean sites.
ocean currents • drifter buoys • climate
Scientists track ocean currents by using drifter buoys. This article highlights buoy sites and related educational ocean sites.
ocean currents • drifter buoys • climate
2008 Coast Guard Authorization Act
The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2008 (H.R. 2830) has significant effects on the maritime community and deserves the attention of mariners and boaters.
coast guard authorization act of 2008 • h.r. 2830 • cgaa • coast guard authorization • uscg
The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2008 (H.R. 2830) has significant effects on the maritime community and deserves the attention of mariners and boaters.
coast guard authorization act of 2008 • h.r. 2830 • cgaa • coast guard authorization • uscg
Beneath the Waves- Protecting Marine Wildlife
Teaching children about the harm plastic debris does to wildlife in the sea and giving them ways to reduce that impact is the goal of this year's Animal Action campaign.
ifaw animal action week • children's marine education activities • plastic debris in the ocean • threats to marine wildlife • reducing plastic use
Teaching children about the harm plastic debris does to wildlife in the sea and giving them ways to reduce that impact is the goal of this year's Animal Action campaign.
ifaw animal action week • children's marine education activities • plastic debris in the ocean • threats to marine wildlife • reducing plastic use
Ecuador: Blocking Pipeline Construction
Environmentalists are fighting to stop the construction in Mindo of a pipeline that will destroy the Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest.
destruction • environmental • pipeline • protestors • ecuador
Environmentalists are fighting to stop the construction in Mindo of a pipeline that will destroy the Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest.
destruction • environmental • pipeline • protestors • ecuador
Global Environmental Change
This article discusses about the fast changing global environment and the reaction of human societies to it.
environment • global • disaster • event • epidemics
This article discusses about the fast changing global environment and the reaction of human societies to it.
environment • global • disaster • event • epidemics
Health of the Oceans Initiative
Canada announces a five-year, $61.5 million effort to improve the health of the ocean environment and economic well being of coastal communities.
health of the oceans initiative • protecting marine environment • canada national water strategy • lawrence cannon • ballast water regulation
Canada announces a five-year, $61.5 million effort to improve the health of the ocean environment and economic well being of coastal communities.
health of the oceans initiative • protecting marine environment • canada national water strategy • lawrence cannon • ballast water regulation
Land-based Galápagos Experiences
Cruising the Galápagos Islands is the ultimate holiday experience for many, but if suffering seasickness, or on a budget, there are many rewarding land-based options.
land-based galápagos • cruising the galápagos islands • puerta ayora • santa cruz • san cristóbal
Cruising the Galápagos Islands is the ultimate holiday experience for many, but if suffering seasickness, or on a budget, there are many rewarding land-based options.
land-based galápagos • cruising the galápagos islands • puerta ayora • santa cruz • san cristóbal
New Protection for the Polar Bear
On May 15th, 2008 the polar bear became the first animal in history to be protected solely due to the impact of global warming.
polar bear • endangered species act • endangered species • threatened species • arctic
On May 15th, 2008 the polar bear became the first animal in history to be protected solely due to the impact of global warming.
polar bear • endangered species act • endangered species • threatened species • arctic
Olympic Coast Marine Sanctuary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a report on the well being of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
olympic coast marine sanctuary • olympic coast • washington coast • olympic coast condition report • coastal refuge
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a report on the well being of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
olympic coast marine sanctuary • olympic coast • washington coast • olympic coast condition report • coastal refuge
Sea Otter
The amazing marine member of the weseal family, the Sea Otter. Playful, curious, and at risk.
sea • otter • mammal • marine • weasel
The amazing marine member of the weseal family, the Sea Otter. Playful, curious, and at risk.
sea • otter • mammal • marine • weasel
Sleep Your Way to Better Grades
Sleep is more than just timeout. Sleep, like exercise and good food, is essential for better grades and a happy college life.
sleep • sleep disorder • sleep deprivation • concentration • alarm clock
Sleep is more than just timeout. Sleep, like exercise and good food, is essential for better grades and a happy college life.
sleep • sleep disorder • sleep deprivation • concentration • alarm clock
Taking Care of the Bilge
Preventive maintenance and proactive bilge care will greatly reduce the environmental impact of inadvertent oil discharge from boats.
bilge care • clean boating • preventive engine maintenance • pumpout service • marine pollution
Preventive maintenance and proactive bilge care will greatly reduce the environmental impact of inadvertent oil discharge from boats.
bilge care • clean boating • preventive engine maintenance • pumpout service • marine pollution
The Oceans: where it all begins.
plankton is the primordal food source.
ocean • oceans • plankton • toxic waste • toxins
plankton is the primordal food source.
ocean • oceans • plankton • toxic waste • toxins
Western Australia's strange towns
Hippies, the Indian Pacific, the Nullarbor Plain, golf courses, the Karijini National Park, asbestos, refuelling and tours... Travel to WA's bizarre destinations for them
western australia • cook • wittenoom • denmark • boab prison tree
Hippies, the Indian Pacific, the Nullarbor Plain, golf courses, the Karijini National Park, asbestos, refuelling and tours... Travel to WA's bizarre destinations for them
western australia • cook • wittenoom • denmark • boab prison tree
A Short Guide to Alternative Fuels
Vegetable and plant oils can be viable fuel alternatives to petrodiesel. Rudolf Diesel said it 100 years ago and the technology is here today. How much do we really know?
straight vegetable oil • svo • pure plant oil • ppo • biodiesel
Vegetable and plant oils can be viable fuel alternatives to petrodiesel. Rudolf Diesel said it 100 years ago and the technology is here today. How much do we really know?
straight vegetable oil • svo • pure plant oil • ppo • biodiesel
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is wild, beautiful, full of wildlife, and threatened.
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is wild, beautiful, full of wildlife, and threatened.
Carbon Based Energy Sources and the Environment
Traditional sources of energy, such as coal, oil and gas have serious consequences for the environment. Energy production and use can have serious environmental impacts.
carbon based energy sources • environmental impacts • common sources of energy • traditional sources of energy • energy production and use
Traditional sources of energy, such as coal, oil and gas have serious consequences for the environment. Energy production and use can have serious environmental impacts.
carbon based energy sources • environmental impacts • common sources of energy • traditional sources of energy • energy production and use
El Nino, El Coyote, and the Birds
El Nino, a regular and predictable phenomenon that affects many species, results from changes in Pacific winds and currents. El Coyote is something new and mysterious.
el nino • el coyote • water temperature • eastern pacific • floods famines and emperors
El Nino, a regular and predictable phenomenon that affects many species, results from changes in Pacific winds and currents. El Coyote is something new and mysterious.
el nino • el coyote • water temperature • eastern pacific • floods famines and emperors
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