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Species invasions can have wide-ranging biological and socio-economic effects and are generally unwanted by legislation. Identification of the source population as well as the ecology and genetics of both the invader population and the receiving community is of crucial importance. The rapid invasion ...
A light fitting (11) for aquariums (10) which can be fitted on the frame (12) of aquariums or the like, the light fitting (11) being equipped with stop means (20) that can be operated by appropriate tools or by a key (22) and/or fitted if necessary with a suitable safety lock, the stop means (20) engaging ...
Background Ethnobotanical surveys of the Western Balkans are important for the cross-cultural study of local plant knowledge and also for obtaining baseline data, which is crucial for fostering future rural development and eco-tourism initiatives in the region. The current ethnobotanical field study ...
HAZARDS AND REMEDY OF OIL SPILLS K. J. Chauhan, K. L. Goyal, Institute of Petroleum Exploration, Oil and Natural Gas Commission, Dehra Dun, India. Abstract. Petroleum introduced to the marine environment goes through a variety of transformations, involving physical, chemical and biological processes. ...
Algae blooms are an increasingly recurrent phenomenon of potentially socio-economic impact in coastal waters globally and in the coastal upwelling region off northern Baja California, Mexico. In coastal upwelling areas the diurnal wind pattern is directed towards the coast during the day. We regularly ...
Background The marine epiphytic dinoflagellate genus Gambierdiscus produce toxins that cause ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP): one of the most significant seafood-borne illnesses associated with fish consumption worldwide. So far, occurrences of CFP incidents in Japan have been mainly reported in subtropical ...
Endocrine-immune system interactions have been widely demonstrated in mammals, whereas in fish, these relationships remain unclear. Of the organs that constitute the endocrine system, the pineal gland and its secretory product melatonin act in the synchronization of daily and seasonal rhythms in most ...
Nucleo-cytoplasmic large DNA viruses (NCLDVs) constitute a group of eukaryotic viruses that can have crucial ecological roles in the sea by accelerating the turnover of their unicellular hosts or by causing diseases in animals. To better characterize the diversity, abundance and biogeography of marine ...
Unsolicited. This document was submitted to SPE (or its predecessor organization) for consideration for publication in one of its technical journals. While not published, this paper has been included in the eLibrary with the permission of and transfer of copyright from the author. Abstract An analytical ...
DISCUSSING DECOMMISSIONING OFFSHORE PRODUCTION INSTALLATIONS F. M. Ruivo, State University of Campinas UNICAMP, Brazil; C. K. Morooka Abstract Decommissioning offshore oil and gas production installations have been progressively increasing the concern of the industry, government and other interest ...
People value the existence of a variety of marine species and habitats, many of which are negatively impacted by human activities. The Convention on Biological Diversity and other international and national policy agreements have set broad goals for reducing the rate of biodiversity loss. However, efforts ...
DISPOSAL OF OIL SPILLS FROM WATER SURFACES Abstract Résumé Following a brief statement on the movement of oil produced by wind, current and natural spreading, the problem of removing, containing and dispersing oil on the surface of the water will be discussed. Reference will be made to the successful ...
BALANCING SOCIETAL GOALS AND OIL DEVELOPMENT: THE CANO LIMON, COLOMBIA EXPER I EN C E Luis Fernando de Angulo and Jose Francisco Chelela, Occidental de Colombia, Inc., Apartado Aereo 092171, Bogota, Colombia Abstract. This paper focuses on the human aspect of environmental assessment and protection. ...
Biodiversity and The Petroleum Industry:- Practical Lessons BIODIVERSITY AND THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY: PRACTICAL LESSONS LEARNED FROM OPERATING IN SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTS M.A.G. Boeuf (IPIECA) and J.R. Grant (IPIECA) Abstract The oil and gas industry has been operating for many years in some of the world's ...
Unsolicited. This document was submitted to SPE (or its predecessor organization) for consideration for publication in one of its technical journals. While not published, this paper has been included in the eLibrary with the permission of and transfer of copyright from the author. Abstract High-amplitude, ...
Unsolicited. This document was submitted to SPE (or its predecessor organization) for consideration for publication in one of its technical journals. While not published, this paper has been included in the eLibrary with the permission of and transfer of copyright from the author. I. SUMMARY During ...
Unsolicited. This document was submitted to SPE (or its predecessororganization) for consideration for publication in one of its technicaljournals. While not published, this paper has been included in the eLibrarywith the permission of and transfer of copyright from the author. ABSTRACT Drilling Top-Hole ...
THE EKOFISK I CESSATION PROJECT Kjell O. Jørgensen Phillips Petroleum Company Norway Abstract 15 platforms in the Ekofisk Area in the North sea were considered redundant as a result of the Ekofisk II project and were designated Ekofisk I. A Cessation plan and an Impact Assessment were prepared by Phillips ...
CLEAN-UP OF OIL POLLUTION AT SEA AND ON COASTS Abstract Research and development by industry, government and other organisations initially produced oil spill clean-up techniques of limited usefulness. They were often accompanied by undesirable ecological side- effects. Sustained efforts have more recently ...
PANEL DISCUSSION OIL SPILLS ON LAND AND WATER Chairman: K. G. BRUMMAGE (U.K.) Vice-chairmen: E. C. CADRON (BELGIUM) Scientific Secretary: A. KOBAYASHI (JAPAN) W. SCHIRMER (GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC) The subject of oil pollution continues to be of great concern to governments and to the oil industry. ...