OIL SPILL
May 25, 2015
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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