Absorbent Socks are specifically designed to absorb up to 15 times their weight in oil spills and are non-biodegradable. Absorbent booms will float on water even if saturated. These booms are often referred to as sorbent booms, marine booms, marina booms, sea booms, ocean booms or oil spill booms. Oil absorbent booms are perfect for the control of and the cleanup of oil spills on water.