Oiledwildlife.eu provides an overview of the discipline of oiled wildlife response and preparedness. It is a reliable source of information for professionals, the media and the wider public on the complexities of responding to oil affected animals within the framework of the overall response to oil spills.
The principles and practices of effective oiled wildlife response are the same everywhere. So although Oiledwildlife.eu’s primary focus is on European issues, this site presents information that is of value to a worldwide audience.
Oiledwildlife.eu also recognises the risks to marine wildlife from other sources, including Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) and anthropogenic noise, and seeks to provide up to date information on these issues as well. Oiled wildlife response techniques are the basis for response to HNS incidents and links between damage from anthropogenic noise and oil and gas shipping and exploration are becoming clearer.
Oiledwildlife.eu was initiated as part of an EU funded project in 2007 and since then has been managed by Sea Alarm, an NGO dedicated to improving response to oil-affected wildlife in Europe and around the world. Comments and additional information are encouraged; we invite you to contact Sea Alarm if you wish to make a contribution.
