Russian tankers were responsible for a massive oil spill in the Black Sea. The result was a loss of aquatic life and animals ...

Here’s a look at oil spill disasters. Spill estimates vary by source. Ten Largest Oil Spills 1. January 1991 – During the Gulf War, Iraqi forces intentionally release 252-336 million gallons of oil ...

It began with an air assault and continued on the ground. Iraq released millions of barrels of oil into the Persian Gulf. The spill covered an area 100 miles by 40 miles and was five inches thick ...