Chronic oil pollution in the North Sea is significantly underreported, according to Oceana's report.

A report from Oceana reveals that chronic oil pollution in the North Sea is significantly underreported, highlighting hundreds of unaccounted "chronic oiling events." This underestimation is attributed to poor regulation and lack of transparency in the oil and gas sector. If permit breaches are considered, oil spills could increase by at least 43%. The report emphasizes the risks to marine life and human health due to toxic chemicals entering the food chain.

September 29, 2024
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