This report focuses on the critical first stage of oil spill response operations – detection. It emphasises the importance of gathering comprehensive information about the spill before moving to the...

This report provides a brief overview of oil spill response arrangements, policies, and infrastructure in the Arctic region. Covering partner countries in the region, it outlines national authorities...

This study focuses on assessing the vulnerability of seabird species to oil spills by considering their behaviour and life history characteristics. The researchers propose an Oil Vulnerability Index...

This report introduces oil weathering processes, and states why knowledge of those in case of oil spill response is important. An example study of crude oil from the northern part of the North Sea is...

This report focuses on factors influencing shipping traffic in the Arctic. As maritime activities are anticipated to significantly increase, the report discusses the expected growth in traffic...

This study explores the integration of remote sensing for estimating oil spill risk to seabirds in the eastern North Atlantic Ocean. It reviews the potential of remote sensing for conservation and...

In this study, the practicalities of creating a spatial OVI (Oil Vulnerability Index) for seabirds in a region of the eastern North Atlantic Ocean prone to oil incidents were explored. The study...

This report focuses on suitable oil spill response (OSR) methods for the Arctic, emphasising the open water environment and excluding coastal and shallow water protection. It highlights three key OSR...

This report addresses key challenges and gaps in improving oil spill recovery (OSR) infrastructure and preparedness in the NPA (Northern Periphery and Arctic) region. It emphasises environmental...

This study investigates plastic waste, specifically macro plastic particles (>5 mm), in the Danube River and its surroundings, focusing on sources, environmental impacts, transportation patterns...