Torrey Canyon Tanker Spill

The Torrey Canyon tanker struck a reef, causing a massive oil spill that devastated the southwest coast of England. Efforts to save affected wildlife included using a new solution to clean seabirds. The tanker eventually broke, releasing more oil, leading to desperate cleanup attempts with detergents and bombing by the British Air Force. Despite these efforts, the oil continued to spread, causing significant environmental damage.

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