Oil Spill Response Atlas for the Southwest Coast of Vancouver Island

Oil Spill Response Atlas for the Southwest Coast of Vancouver Island
Author: David Dickins
Publisher: D.F. Dickins Associates Limited
Total Pages: 226
Release: 1990
Genre: Coastal ecology
ISBN:

The overall objective of the atlas is to provide a synthesis of environmental information relevant to the planning and implementation of oil spill countermeasures in the coastal area of southwest Vancouver Island.

Oil in the Environment

Oil in the Environment
Author: John A. Wiens
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 487
Release: 2013-07-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1107027179

Scientists directly involved in studying the Exxon Valdez spill provide a comprehensive synthesis of scientific information on long-term spill effects.

Canadian Coastal Environments, Shoreline Processes, and Oil Spill Cleanup

Canadian Coastal Environments, Shoreline Processes, and Oil Spill Cleanup
Author: E. H. Owens
Publisher:
Total Pages: 372
Release: 1994
Genre: Coastal zone management
ISBN:

This report provides an understanding of the dynamics and phsyical processes as they vary on the different coasts of Canada (including the Great Lakes), and a discussion of the likely fate and persistence of oil reaching the shoreline.

Proceedings, Fifteenth Arctic and Marine Oilspill Program Technical Seminar

Proceedings, Fifteenth Arctic and Marine Oilspill Program Technical Seminar
Author: Canada. Technology Development Branch
Publisher: The Branch
Total Pages: 840
Release: 1992
Genre: Arctic regions
ISBN: 9780662590507

Proceedings of the seminar, covering the behaviour and fate of oil; assessment; activity reports from Washington State, Germany, Alaska, British Columbia and Michigan; remote sensing; countermeasures; in situ burning; bioremediation; biological effects; and shoreline cleanup.

Proceedings, Fourteenth Arctic and Marine Oilspill Program Technical Seminar

Proceedings, Fourteenth Arctic and Marine Oilspill Program Technical Seminar
Author: Canada. Technology Development and Technical Services Branch
Publisher:
Total Pages: 700
Release: 1991
Genre: Arctic regions
ISBN:

Papers presented at the 14th Arctic Marine Oil Spill Technical Seminar, June 12-14, 1991, Vancouver, British Columbia, including behaviour and fate of oil, biological degradation and effects, activity reports and preparedness, computer systems, the legal and social context, risk analysis, in-situ burning, spill countermeasures, remote sensing and mapping, shoreline cleanup and recent spill incidents.

Annual Report 1989-90

Annual Report 1989-90
Author: New Brunswick. Department of Transportation
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1272
Release: 1991
Genre:
ISBN: 9781550483925

General activity review of associated branches and agencies to the Department which includes corporate securities registrations, a list of tenders received, and general financial data. Branches and agencies reviewed are responsible for motor vehicle activity, highway construction, traffic engineering, telecommunications and public utilities.

Role of the Provincial and Territorial Governments in the Oceans Sector

Role of the Provincial and Territorial Governments in the Oceans Sector
Author: Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Publisher:
Total Pages: 56
Release: 1997
Genre: Fisheries
ISBN:

This report is being produced to furnish a current account of the involvement of the provincial and territorial governments of Canada in programs and initiatives that affect Canada's oceans directly or indirectly. This document is a companion-piece to the paper entitled: The role of the federal government in the oceans sector.

Oil Impacts on Cold-water Marine Resources

Oil Impacts on Cold-water Marine Resources
Author: N. A. Sloan
Publisher: Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations
Total Pages: 74
Release: 1999
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

This literature review covers the effects of spilled oil (crude & refined) and offshore petroleum development applicable to Canadian cold-water ocean species, ecosystems, and resources. The review begins with generalizations concerning spilled oil impact and then focusses on marine ecosystems & organism groups relevant to the cold ocean waters of Canada's distinct National Marine Conservation Areas Natural Regions. Topics covered include the conditions affecting oil impacts, the role of biology in spill preparedness & response, the effect of cold climates & sea ice on oil spill behaviour, oil effects on habitat, sublethal effects of oil, biodegradation of oil, and effects of oil spills on marine plants & associated communities, wetlands, invertebrates, fish, fisheries, sea birds, marine mammals, and cultural resources.