OIL SPILL

OIL SPILLMeans release of a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment due to human activity, and is a form of pollution.

Also refers to marine oil spills, where oil is released into the ocean or coastal waters.

It includes releases of crude oil from tankers, offshore platforms, drilling rigs and wells.About oil spill

Oil can lead to air pollution.

Oil disturbs habitat of sea animals.

Oil can lead to acid rain.

Effects of oil spillOil washes up on beaches and marshes resulting in life threatening habitats for wildlife species.

Sea turtles, birds, whales, fish, otters and other animals can become oil-soaked and die.

Oil spill causes damages to flora fauna.

The Torrey Canyon Oil Spill - March 18, 1967. 25 - 36 million gallons

The Sea Star Oil Spill - December 19, 1972. 35.3 million gallons

Odyssey Oil Spill - November 10, 1988. 40.7 million gallons

M/T Haven Tanker Oil Spill - April 11, 1991. 45 million gallons

List of 4 major oil spills in history

THE GULF OF MEXICO OIL SPILLBOOM

SKIMMERSREMEDIES OF oil spill

PADS

SPREADING CHEMICALS

ADDING BACTERIA

SHOVELS

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