Oil Pollution in Oceans Revealed by Satellites

A recent report shows that oil slicks from ships and offshore platforms cover nearly 1.6 million square kilometers of the ocean each year. This area is slightly larger than Mongolia! The report, created by a nonprofit using satellite imagery and tracking data, helps us understand the impact of human activities on our oceans. It's important to learn about these issues to protect our environment.

Based on reporting from Mongabay. Read the original story →