Oil Spills in Mangroves Planning and Response Considerations

Will assist those who work in oil spill (OS) response & planning in regions where mangrove (MG) ecosystems part of the coastline. MG often border coastlines where coral reefs live offshore, & these two ecosystems are closely linked. OS responders must consider tradeoffs between land-based & offshore resources during a response. Provides an overview of MG forests & how they respond to various natural & human stresses. Reviews the research on oil toxicity & impacts to MG. Discusses guidance for responding to OS in MG & provides considerations for cleanup measures. Discusses long-term recovery of MG from OS impacts as well as restoration techniques & approaches. Case studies.Hoff, Rebecca Z. is the author of 'Oil Spills in Mangroves Planning and Response Considerations' with ISBN 9780756723859 and ISBN 075672385X.