What Are We Doing to Prepare for the Next Big Oil Spill?

Unfortunately it's only a matter of time before we're faced with the next oil spill disaster. That's why first-response teams like the Oiled Wildlife Care Network focus on what we can learn from past spills, and evaluate long-term impacts of oil and chemical dispersants on animals and ecosystems.

By Seeker

Published on 2/11/2019 at 9:50 AM

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