17 Photos That Prove That Oil Spills Are the Worst ...

We all know the economic devastation an oil spill can bring, and we know it's bad for the environment, too, but until you see photos like these, it's kind of abstract. How bad can it really be? Let's have a look - and demand better safety and prevention measures, so these terrible tragedies don't happen again.

1 These Oil-slick Sea Otters

2 These Poor Penguins