Amoco Cadiz

The Amoco Cadiz was a large oil tanker that sank off the coast of Brittany, France, in 1978 after hitting rocks during a storm. It spilled about 220,000 tons of crude oil into the Atlantic Ocean, causing severe environmental damage to beaches, wildlife, and fishing areas. The disaster highlighted the risks of transporting large quantities of oil by sea and led to stricter safety regulations and improved oil spill response practices worldwide. It remains one of the most significant oil spills in history, illustrating the importance of maritime safety and environmental protection.