The analysis of the hazard of polluting a marine area with oil products for the natural environment and population

We have conducted an analysis of hazards for the natural environment and population of polluting a sea area with oil products. Despite the fact that the wastes, that had formed during an accident in the Kerch strait, in conformity with the regulatory documents existing in Ukraine are classified as low toxic ones (hazard of class IV), the experimental research is an evidence of their potential hazard in connection with mutagenic activity found. A conclusion was made that in case of their build-up and the prolong contact with the environmental objects a negative effect of the natural environment and man may manifest itself.