The offshore clean up response is being coordinated by the Danish Coast Guard. 12 response vessels are currently involved in the operation. Because of the high viscosity of the oil which has the consistency of chewing gum, the main approach has been to use mechanical grabs rather than con ventional skimmers. as at 1st april, 930 m of oil are reported to have been recovered at sea. Protective booms have been placed around the entrances of all small harbours in the areas affected or threatened by oil• The offshore clean up response is being coordinated by the Danish Coast Guard. 12 response vessels are currently involved in the operation. Because of the high viscosity of the oil, which has the consistency of chewing gum, the main approach has been to use mechanical grabs rather than conventional skimmers. As at 1st April, 930 m³of oil are reported to have been recovered at sea. Protective booms have been placed around the entrances of all small harbours in the areas affected or threatened by oil