Oil is the life blood of the modern industrialized world. Since oil consumption forms an integral part of the contemporary life style it is a valuable commodity with a very high demand. Though it is a much traded substance, oil is highly toxic in nature and should be handled with caution. Human error can sometimes cause vast quantities of oil to be released into the environment. Known as an oil spill this phenomenon can cause huge damage to the environment. Since oil is usually transported through the ocean or is derived from ocean wells the majority of these oil spills effect the marine and coastal environment.