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oil spills happen because people are careless and and instead of emptying there tank they dump it in the ocean and cars driving on beaches.

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Are all oil spills in the ocean?

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Can oil spills happen on fishing boats?

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Does drilling for oil create oil spills?

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What state do oil spills happen?

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What state did the oil spill in 1989 happen in?

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