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In December 2004, Selendang Ayu a soybean carrier broke in two off Unalaska Island, Alaska. (Photo courtesy: Polaris Applied Sciences, Inc.)
Current spill response
See where IBRRC personnel are helping oiled animals.
Penguin network
Teaming up to help oiled penguins in South America.
Oil spill history
See chart of spills responded to by IBRRC. 2000s, 1996-99, 1990-95, 1980s, 1970s
On a smaller scale
Some oil spills that IBRRC helps with are smaller in scope, but they still get listed here.
How oil affects bird
Only a small amount of oil will damage a bird's internal temperature regulation.
Procedures for cleaning birds
How IBRRC identifies and rehabilitates oiled birds.
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