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Scientists recently used tidal estuarine simulation units (mesocosms) to study the crude oil-removal efficiency of shoreline cleaners and the potential impacts of removed oil on an estuary. Oil spills that occur in estuaries, bays, or enclosed harbors have the potential to contaminate docks, bulkheads, ship hulls, and sensitive estuarine habitat. Depending on the situation and location, shoreline cleaners may be applied to oiled surfaces within inshore areas. [Source: NCCOS (National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science)]
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