The Impact Of Oil Spills On Coastal And Port Waters
As we sail through life, we sometimes forget the price our planet pays for our constant hustle and bustle. One such situation is when oil spills occur, severely affecting our coastal and harbour waters.
Environmental Damage From Oil Spills
Oil spills in water can be devastating. This toxic invader darkens the water, endangering creatures that depend on its transparency to survive. The oily layer prevents sunlight from reaching underwater plants and algae, decreasing the amount of oxygen in the water. This in turn affects the marine species that depend on these plants for their survival.
Marine Life in Danger
Seabirds are particularly susceptible to oil spills, as their fur is smeared with this viscous substance, which impedes their ability to fly and maintain their body temperature.
Marine mammals, such as seals and dolphins, are also vulnerable, as oil can affect their ability to breathe and move.
Economic Consequences Of Oil Spills
Oil spills not only have an environmental impact, but also an economic impact. Coastal areas often depend on fishing and tourism, which are affected if the water becomes polluted. Processing and cleaning up spilled oil can also be costly.
Importance Of Coastal Water Cleanup
This is where we come in. As experts in coastal and harbour water clean-up, at Ecolmare we understand the delicate ecological balance of our beaches and the detrimental impact that oil spills can have. We carry out emergency oil spill clean-ups to minimise harmful impacts and restore damaged ecosystems.
Our Work At Ecolmare
Our beach marking work allows us to identify affected areas and begin the clean-up process. We have emergency response teams, ready to respond to any oil spill incident. We not only clean up, but also do everything we can to restore the environment and biodiversity.
Our Delegations In Barcelona, Tarragona y Malaga
We take responsibility for protecting our coastal and harbour waters in our delegations of Barcelona, Tarragona y Malagasupporting our ecological and sustainable mission.
At Ecolmare, we address the consequences of oil spills and work to give back to nature what belongs to it. Because if we don't take care of our home, who will?