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Average cleanup cost based on analysis of oil spill cost described by Etkin (1998a; 1998b).
| Cleanup strategy | Average cleanup cost per tone |
|---|---|
| Mechanical, manual recovery | $12,527 |
| Mechanical with dispersants | $13,927 |
| Dispersants with mechanical | $2,502 |
| Dispersants | $2,137 |
