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Nagel - Status of discussion by environmental experts 
• Join scientific expertise from German experts on local conditions (ecosystems, hy 
drodynamics, etc.) with international spill response experts and their practical 
knowledge. 
• Discuss and structure the current scientific knowledge on risks and benefits of disper 
sant use in Germany at sea (e.g. on dispersants products, their availability, applica 
tion, effectivity, toxicity, biodegradation effects, environmental effects, approval pro 
cedures etc.) 
• Clarify common grounds, point out conflicting or diverse views and identify open 
questions and relevant research needs. 
References 
Bernem, K.-H.v., Lubbe, T.-P., Brenk, V., Bustorff, U., Reichenbach, D., Schroh, K., Wun 
derlich, M., 2000. Dispergatoren als Option bei der Olunfallbekampfung. Hydrologie und 
Wasserbewirtschaftung 44, 290-301.