Abstract
Accidental oil spills in ocean may occur during exploration, production, transportation and use. The spilled oil frequently reaches shoreline where it may harm more or less the ecosystem depending on the physicochemical properties of spilled oil. Here, we review the physicochemical behavior of petroleum hydrocarbons, such as crude oil and refined products, on various types of shorelines under various environmental conditions. During migration to the shore, the oil characteristics can change by evaporation, photooxidation, partition and aggregation. The penetration, remobilization and retention of stranded oil on shorelines are affected by the beach topography and the natural environment. We also discuss the attenuation and fate of oil on shorelines from laboratory and field experiments.
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This research was supported by the Multi-partner Research Initiative of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Grant No. MPRI 2.01) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (Grant No. RGPIN-2016-05978). The authors are particularly thankful to the comments and suggestions from international experts of oil spill control and response. The authors are also thankful to the comments and suggestions from the international experts, the editor, and the anonymous reviewers.
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Wang, Z., An, C., Lee, K. et al. Factors influencing the fate of oil spilled on shorelines: a review. Environ Chem Lett 19, 1611–1628 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-020-01097-4
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