Approximately 46% of oil that enters the environment does so by natural seepage.
Quick Facts
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Oil Seeps Naturally -
99.97% Incident-FreeMore than 99.97% of oil delivered by tankers to the U.S. over the last decade reached its destination without incident.
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Spills DecliningLarge releases of oil from tankers have declined from 24.5 incidents per year in the 1970s to 3.2 incidents per year in the 2000s.
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Miles of PipelinesThere are approximately 95,000 miles of crude oil pipeline in the United States.
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Dispersants Like Household ProductsThe compounds found in dispersants are also found in many common household products, such as sunscreen, toothpaste, and juice.
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500,000,000 Gallons a DayMore than 500,000,000 gallons of oil are transported daily across the globe, of which more than 99.9999% arrives safely.