Can the natural ability of microorganisms to degrade oil be harnessed to clean up oil spills? In the open ocean, there is often not much that can be done, owing to the sheer size of the affected area.

Uncovering hidden oil spills Satellite imagery means large oil ... the night sky obscures the stars and confuses terrestrial animals, but what impact does it have on the sea?

Major oil spills can be catastrophic for seabirds and marine life. Nearly 15 years on from the biggest marine spill in history, are we any better at cleaning up oil at sea? Jocelyn Timperley ...

Hugo Tagholm, executive director of Oceana UK, said: “This tragic event shows once again that spills occur everywhere Big Oil goes ... As these animals are forced to come to the surface to ...

Oil spills are a recurring tragedy in Peru ... Although the exact number of affected animals cannot be determined, SERFOR sued the oil company for “acting with cruelty and causing the deaths ...

The 183m long tanker, the US flagged chemical and oil products carrier the Stena Immaculate ... But it can still poison fish and kill animals and plants on the shoreline if it makes its way ...

Jet fuel is not as sticky or viscous as heavier types of oil, so is less likely to clog the feathers and fur of birds and seals. It can also be broken down by natural bacteria. But it can still poison ...