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Oil spills - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Oil is an ancient fossil fuel that we use to heat our homes, generate electricity, and power large sectors of our economy But when oil accidentally spills into the ocean, it can cause big problems Oil spills can harm sea creatures, ruin a day at the beach, and make seafood unsafe to eat
Oil spill | Definition, Causes, Effects, List, Facts | Britannica Oil spill, leakage of petroleum onto the surface of a large body of water Oceanic oil spills became a major environmental problem in the 1960s, chiefly as a result of intensified petroleum exploration and production on continental shelves and the use of supertankers for transporting oil
Oil spill - Wikipedia Oil spills can result from the release of crude oil from tankers, offshore platforms, drilling rigs, and wells They may also involve spills of refined petroleum products, such as gasoline and diesel fuel, as well as their by-products
Major historical incidents - Australian Maritime Safety Authority A summary list of major historical oil spill incidents This summary includes the major oil spills in or near Australian waters, and several smaller offshore spills that resulted in significant legal action
Woodside facing fresh inquiry after oil spill north of Exmouth Woodside is facing fresh scrutiny over an oil spill at a decommissioned oil and gas project north of Exmouth The national regulator is investigating the spill, in which about 16,000 litres of "hydrocarbons" were discharged into the Indian Ocean What's next?
Oil Spills - Our World in Data Oil spills are disasters that can have severe social, economic, and environmental impacts They are the release of crude oil or refined petroleum products from tankers, rigs, wells, and offshore platforms These spills are most common in marine environments but can also occur on land