An oil spill is the releasing of liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment through human activity, polluting both marine and coastal waters from tankers, rigs, and wells. Oil spills have negative effects like destroying habitats, causing air and water pollution, and harming wildlife through inhalation or contact with their feathers or skin. Some of the largest oil spills in history included the Torrey Canyon, Sea Star, Odyssey, and M/T Haven spills, totaling over 150 million gallons spilled. Methods to remedy oil spills include using booms, skimmers, pads, spreading chemicals, adding bacteria, and manual labor with shovels.