Abstract:
Provided is an apparatus for separating and collecting oil spilled in an ocean, which is capable of easily removing the oil spilled in rivers, reservoirs, or oceans using a density difference between water and oil. The apparatus for separating and collecting oil spilled in the ocean according to the present invention includes a separator body having a separation space therein formed to receive mixed water in which water and oil are mixed, and a mixed water introducing part formed at one side thereof to introduce the mixed water, a drainage member which is installed in the separation space, and in which an end thereof is connected and in communication with the separator body to be located lower than a level of the water, such that the water separated from the oil due to a density difference is discharged to an outer side of the separator body, and a length adjusting part configured to move a height of an upper end of the drainage member exposed to the outer side of the separator body vertically to control the level of the water in the separator body.