Annual number of observed oil slicks from aerial surveillance

Figure Created 12 Nov 2009 Published 12 Nov 2009 Last modified 29 Nov 2012

Because of shortcomings in the methodology, it is likey that the numbers are only order of magntide estimates of the actual number of slicks

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There was a change in the methodology used in the North Sea between 1996 and 1997, probably accounting for the increased number of observed slicks between 1996 and 1997.