Abstract:
The Terengganu state is partially bordered by 244 Km of coastline facing the
South China Sea which there are dense oil exploration and maritime transportation
activities. These activities are potential in causing oil pollution in the South China
Sea. Tar balls are formed from oil spill residual on sea. It can be suspended in the sea
or settled at the bottom for many years. It also can travel for a long journey before it is
being washed up to the beach. In this period, it can undergo a series of weathering
process to reduce low molecular weight hydrocarbons content.
