Understanding Black Tides
Learning Package. July 2007, 118p.
“Understanding Black Tides” presents current knowledge in terms of the behaviour of oil at sea, the organisation put in place to respond to a spill, response means and the medium and long term consequences of an oil spill for the environment and maritime and economic activities.
It comprises a package of documents including new multimedia materials in order to raise the awareness of 12 to 18 year olds on the issue of oil spills and their impact on the environment.
This learning package provides a set of tools for teachers preparing biology, chemistry, geography or economics lessons. The text is illustrated with images, graphs and diagrams. A set of 4 posters accompany the guide and can be used for applied exercises in class.
The website also presents video clips, animations and quizzes so that visitors can test their knowledge.
| Contents Oil What is oil? Transporting oil Oil in our everyday lives Pollution Water pollution Black tides Natural discharge Sources Release on land Oil tanker accidents Operational discharge Surveillance and deterrence Terminals, worksites, platforms |
Impact First effects Evolution of oil Pollution at sea Pollution of the shoreline Impact on flora and fauna Factors affecting impact Economic impact Response Organisational framework Carrying out response Response at sea Response on land Waste disposal Rehabilitation Public concerns Fate of oil Regaining a natural balance Resuming activities Future prospects |
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