The Real Culprit
Big Spills:
Large spills of oil from oil transportation devices, such as trains pipelines and tankers.
Ship Cleaning/Operations:
Excess oil cleaned out of oil tankers and released from various other operations.
Land Runoff.:
Used engine oil and oil changes. One change can contaminate a million gallons of fresh water.
Air Pollution:
Rain carries hydrocarbons in the air from the burning of oil (cars and industry) into the oceans .
Offshore Drilling
Offshore oil production can cause ocean oil pollution, from spills and operational discharges.
Natural Seeps
Seepage from the ocean bottom and eroding sedimentary rocks releases oil. (Gradwhol, 1995))
Big Spills
Ship Cleaning/Operations
Land Runoff
Air Pollution
Offshore Drilling
Natural leaks
Millions of gallons of oil released into the oceans per year
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By: Spencer Goryl