U.S. Navy Ship Salvage Manual Volume 6 - Oil Spill Response

S0300-A6-MAN-060those environments. Table 7-1 describes oil behavior on some basic shore types. Table 7-2 showsapplicability of various cleanup methods to different shore types.Table 7-1. Behavior of Oil on Some Common Types of Shoreline.Type Size Range CommentsRocks, boulders and artificialstructuresCobbles, pebbles andshingles>250 mm Oil is often carried past rocky outcrops and cliffs by reflected waves but maybe thrown up onto the splash zone where it may accumulate on rough orporous surfaces. In tidal regions, oil collects in rock pools and may coat rocksthroughout the tidal range. This oil is usually rapidly removed by wave actionbut is more persistent in sheltered waters.