A review of oil spill dynamics: Statistics, impacts, countermeasures, and weathering behaviors
Journal: Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering
Year: 2024

Abstract Oil spills pose significant threats to marine and freshwater environments, impacting ecosystems and drinking water sources. The present review incorporated an up‐to‐date statistical analysis of the oil spills globally including the types and sources of oil spills and the main habitats affected by the past incidents. It presented immediate and long‐term effects on aquatic organisms and habitats highlighting the necessity for action to protect the aquatic environment. The paper also eluci