The BP Co. in Britain has supported considerable research on the problems 

 of oil-soaked birds. Numerous publications dealing with the efficiency of 

 various detergents on oil -soaked waterfowl can be obtained from the Oiled 

 Bird Research Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, 

 England. 



I have presented a brief review of the petroleum industry's responsibil- 

 ities concerning the prevention and cleanup of oil spills and the research 

 efforts and other initiatives taken by the industry during the last decade 

 in solving the difficult problem of treating oil-soaked waterfowl. 



The industry pledges its continued interest and cooperation. We will 

 not wait to be invited to be of help. We will be there to assist the efforts 

 of those who have the primary responsibility in wildlife/oil spill matters. 



We all have a long way to go in resolving the many and complex problems 

 of saving precious wildlife and in meeting the energy needs of this nation. 



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