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Is offshore energy exploration considered safe?

April 26, 2017energy exploration Offshore safe

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Is offshore energy exploration considered safe?

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A28: The MMS has an excellent safety record, one that has improved over time. Only about 2 percent of the oil spilled in our North American oceans comes from OCS production. In contrast, over 150 times more oil in our North American oceans comes from natural seeps in the ocean floor.