Impact analysis of oil spill trajectories in the Great Australian Bight

This graphic shows the likelihood of an oil spill reaching or exceeding a certain concentration (0.01 g/m2) in each area, where the concentration is likely to impact fisheries and marine parks. It assumes a leak of 5,000 barrels per day of oil for 87 days (scenario 2A in the report)

  1. Summer Day: 0

    Impact analysis for summer for up to 4 months

  2. Winter Day: 0

    Impact analysis for winter for up to 4 months

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Percentage of spills (%)

Guardian graphic

Source: Lebreton/Wilderness Society