marine oil spills

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• oil spill — an accidental release of oil into a body of water, as from a tanker, offshore drilling rig, or underwater pipeline, often presenting a hazard to marine life and the environment. [1965 70] * * *  leakage of petroleum onto the surface of a large… …   Universalium

• Oil Pollution Act of 1990 — Heavy sheens of oil as visible on the surface of the water in Prince William Sound following the Exxon Valdez oil spill. The Oil Pollution Act (101 H.R.1465, P.L. 101 380 [1]) was passed by the 101st United States Congress, and signed by… …   Wikipedia

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