The authorities have statutory responsibility for dealing with oil spills which affect their coasts, which should include responding to oiled wildlife incidents. Oiled wildlife response planning normally involves authorities responsible for dealing with oil spills at sea and on the shoreline, as well as those tasked with managing and protecting sensitive habitats. This ensures that oiled wildlife response is integrated fully into the wider oil spill response, so that wildlife aspects are recognised and supported and information or resources can be more easily shared.