The number of human-caused oil spills in the ocean have decreased since the 1970s.

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According to data from the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF), the number of large oil spills (spilling more than 7 tons of oil) caused by tankers has decreased since the 1970s. However, smaller spills and spills caused by non-tanker vessels or offshore platforms still occur. So, overall, the number of human-caused oil spills in the ocean has decreased, but not completely.

The Number of Human-Caused Oil Spills in the Ocean Have