Proceedings 2023/010
Proceedings of the National Advisory Meeting on the State of Knowledge on Chemical Dispersants for Canadian Marine Oil Spills; March 1–12, 2021
Chairpersons: James McCourt and Lisa Setterington
Editors: Ryan Greig, Lisa Isaacman, Kenneth Lee, Shannon Stuyt, and Alex Tuen
Summary
Canada has a strong marine safety system; however, the Government of Canada has recently dedicated significant resources to further enhance specific aspects of this environmental protection and emergency response regime.
When there is an oil spill in the marine environment, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard use science-based advice to inform decisions that facilitate cleanup and protect aquatic resources and ecosystems from negative impacts. To support decision-making, there is a need to understand the effectiveness of all available response tools (including chemical oil dispersants) that could reduce the potential for adverse effects on marine ecosystems.
A formal, science advisory process on the topic of dispersant use in Canada was held in March, 2021. A group of international, technical experts from government, industry and academia came together (virtually), to contribute their knowledge, experience, perspectives and research outcomes towards the development of the science advice. This Proceedings Document is the record of meeting discussions, recommendations, and conclusions.
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