CLEAN: New Zealand oiled birds get life-saving bath

The video discusses the severe impact of oil spills on shearwaters and other bird species, highlighting the high mortality rate and the challenges in recovering affected birds. It details the cleaning process, which involves removing oil to restore the birds' waterproofing. The video also addresses the difficulties in quantifying the full impact of oil spills on offshore birds and the role of human intervention in the recovery process, emphasizing the stress and complexity involved in wildlife rescue efforts.

What is the main challenge in recovering shearwaters affected by oil?

• They are too far offshore to be found.

• They are not affected by oil.

• They cannot handle even slight oil exposure.

• They recover quickly without intervention.

What is the likelihood of birds from far offshore being found on the beach?

• Very high

• Certain

• Moderate

• Slight

What is described as the most satisfying yet difficult job in the cleaning process?

• Preventing birds from getting oiled.

• Identifying the species of the birds.

• Transforming birds from black to white and clean.

• Finding the birds on the beach.

What is a significant problem for birds exposed to oil, as mentioned in the third section?

• They cannot handle even a slight amount of oil.

• They thrive in oily environments.

• They can handle large amounts of oil.

• They benefit from oil exposure.

What potential benefit is mentioned in relation to human interaction with affected birds?

• It makes the cleaning process harder.

• It has no effect on the birds.

• It may help in their recovery.

• It can increase the oil exposure.