Although major shipping accidents are spectacular and release large amounts of oil,it is estimated that worldwide only about 10% of human-caused oil pollution comes from tanker accidents.

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Most human-caused oil pollution in the ocean comes from land-based sources, such as runoff, industrial discharges, and municipal wastewater, rather than from major shipping accidents. Tanker accidents, while highly visible and sometimes devastating, contribute a relatively small percentage of the total oil pollution.

Although Major Shipping Accidents Are Spectacular and Release Large Amounts