title: 1977 in the environment
text: # 1977 in the environment
  
  This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 1977. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues.
  
  ## Events
  
  * The World Network of Biosphere Reserves was started.
  
  ### September
  
  * The Venpet-Venoil collision occurred in dense fog off the coast of South Africa. The Venoil ploughed into the Venpet, eventually leading to the spilling of approximately 26,600–30,500 tonnes of crude oil.
  
  ### December
  
  * The Reserves Act 1977 is passed in New Zealand.
  