When did Oil spills occur in the mediterranean sea?

Oil spills in the Mediterranean Sea have occurred at various times throughout history, with notable incidents including the 1979 Amoco Cadiz spill off the coast of France, which released over 200,000 tons of crude oil, and the 1991 Gulf War spill, where approximately 6 million barrels of oil were deliberately released into the sea. Other significant spills include the Haven disaster in 1991 and the Erika spill in 1999. These events highlight ongoing environmental challenges in the region, often exacerbated by shipping and industrial activities.