Global Journal of Human-Social Science, B: Geography, Environmental Science and Disaster Management, Volume 22 Issue 3

Figure 11: The Mangrove Ecosystem Figure 12: Low Pressure – High Volume Flushing of the Mangrove Ecosystem Mangroves Spill Cleanup Options: Table 2: Best Cleanup Option for Mangroves Spill Preferred Method Avoid If possible leave to degrade naturally (NEBA) Driving oil further down in to sub-strate Closely controlled manual recovery (LP flushing & sorbents) Use of heavy plant & machinery Pruning of heavily contaminated vegetation Completely removing oiled vegetation Priority case for protection booming Cosmetic clean-up General Spills Clean-Up Methods a. Using Oil Booms. b. Using Skimmers. c. Using Sorbents. d. Burning In-situ. Volume XXII Issue III Version I 34 ( ) Global Journal of Human Social Science - Year 2022 © 2022 Global Journals B Oil Spills Cleanup Operations on Land and Inland Waters – The Mangroves Cleanup Philosophy