The Dangers of Oil Spills

A ship near the Shetland Islands lost power due to fuel contamination, causing a minor oil spill. Efforts to control the spill were hampered by worsening weather, which eventually made the situation uncontrollable. The spill threatened local industries like salmon farming, but the light nature of the oil and storm activity helped disperse the slick, reducing potential damage.

What impact did the severe weather have on the response efforts?

What were the mitigating factors that helped reduce the impact of the oil spill?