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Oil Spill Cleanup: The Tech Cavalry Riding to the Rescue of Our Oceans

Cleaner Seas June 20, 2024

Imagine a vast oil slick, a tarry monster threatening marine life and coastlines. It’s a nightmare scenario, but thankfully, science and innovation are stepping up to the challenge. Forget the old days of booms and buckets – oil spill cleanup is getting a high-tech makeover, and the

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The effectiveness of traditional oil spill response techniques such as booms and skimmers

Cleaner Seas April 27, 2023

Oil spills are an all-too-common occurrence, and their impact on the environment and wildlife can be devastating. A quick and effective response is essential to reduce the damage, and traditional techniques such as booms and skimmers have been used for decades to contain and remove spilled oil from the water’s surface. However, there is much […]

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Oil spill prevention and response

Cleaner Seas March 6, 2023

Oil spill prevention and response is a critical issue that requires constant attention and vigilance. The impact of an oil spill can be devastating to the environment, the economy, and public health. Therefore, it is essential to have effective prevention measures in place, as well as a robust response plan to minimize the damage. Prevention […]

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Wind-Driven Surface Currents – The Death Knell for Conventional Oil Booms

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

Wind-Driven Surface Currents – The Death Knell for Conventional Oil Booms

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10 Worst Oil Spills in World History

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

Oil spills are one of the main factors that cause long term adverse effect on marine life. The spills take months to clean up and can result in death of thousands of marine animals and birds. It has been found out that, despite all cleaning efforts, considerable amount of oil remains in the area affected […]

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A breakthrough in single-vessel oil spill recovery

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

By teaming up a DESMI Speed-Sweep boom and a suitable in-line skimmer (DESMI Ro-Skim or DESMI Octopus Inline Skimmer) in one product, Ro-Vane completely eliminates the need for a second clean-up vessel.

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The BP Oil Spill

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

As we all know, the BP oil spill in 2010 was good for absolutely nobody. This slick substance now sits on the surface of the scene of the crime.

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The Galapagos Oil Spill

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

The Galapagos Oil Spill covered 186 square miles of sea. It has caused a significant problem in the ecosystem of the nearby islands that it spilled on.

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Oil Spill Response: ELASTEC Introduces New 1.5 Meter BoomVane

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

The latest addition to ELASTEC’S arsenal of oil spill response equipment is the 1.5 meter ELASTEC BoomVane™.

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BP Appeal Regarding The Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Rejected By The Supreme Court

Cleaner Seas July 27, 2021

The Supreme Court rejected BP’s attempt at appealing its own settlement with businesses and individuals that lost money due to the massive 2010 oil spill.