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Management of oil pollution
Students should be able to discuss methods for preventing oil spills, including the MARPOL convention and the use of double-hulled oil tankers. They should also be able to discuss techniques for reducing the effects of oil spills on marine and coastal ecosystems, such as using booms, detergent sprays, and skimmers. Additionally, students should study a specific case of an oil pollution incident and its management.
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CambridgeIGCSEEnvironmental ManagementEnergy and the environment
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- Students should be able to discuss methods for preventing oil spills, including the MARPOL convention and the use of double-hulled oil tankers. They should also be able to discuss techniques for reducing the effects of oil spills on marine and coastal ecosystems, such as using booms, detergent sprays, and skimmers. Additionally, students should study a specific case of an oil pollution incident and its management.
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