Earth observation data, especially satellite imagery, can be used for monitoring ships to detect potential oil spills as well as tracking oil slicks after a spill has occurred. Both cases may reduce the consequences of a spill by identifying an ongoing oil spill early and by tracking and predicting its movements.
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