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How can we prevent oil spills in ocean?​

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Don't overfill fuel tanks – fill to only 90 percent capacity to reduce the chance of spills.
Use oil absorbent pads in the bilges of all boats with inboard engines.
Regularly inspect through-hull fittings often to reduce the risk of sinking.
Recycle used oil and filters.
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Boaters

  • Don’t overfill fuel tanks – fill to only 90 percent capacity to reduce the chance of spills.
  • Use oil absorbent pads in the bilges of all boats with inboard engines.
  • Regularly inspect through-hull fittings often to reduce the risk of sinking.
  • Recycle used oil and filters.

Marinas

  • Routinely inspect storage tanks as required by law.
  • Use automatic nozzle shutoffs to reduce the potential for overfilling fuel tanks.
  • Set up an oil-recycling program to deliver used oil to a designated collection site.
  • Keep spill control equipment readily available.
  • Properly dispose of used oil and fuel-absorbent materials.
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