The most biologically devastating oil spills in the marine environment are usually a result of:
A)blow out accidents on drilling platforms.
B)collision and/or sinking of oil tankers.
C)discharge from refueling tankers and ships.
D)natural deep-sea seeps.
E)urban run-off.

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The collision and/or sinking of oil tankers pose the greatest risk for biologically devastating oil spills in the marine environment, as they can release large quantities of oil into the water. Blow out accidents on drilling platforms and discharge from refueling tankers and ships can also result in oil spills, but they are typically smaller in scale. Natural deep-sea seeps and urban run-off are not significant contributors to oil spills in the marine environment.

The Most Biologically Devastating Oil Spills in the Marine Environment