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Fantom [35]
3 years ago
13

How do oil spills devastate marine life when animals get covered by the toxic sludge?

Biology
1 answer:
irga5000 [103]3 years ago
4 0
Effects on marine life Oil spills have a devastating and long-term impact on waterways and coastal areas around the world. 
<span>Oil mixes with water and becomes sticky the environmental effects can have serious consequences for many marine populations. </span>
<span>Oil can cause hypothermia and drowning of birds as the oil breaks down the insulating capabilities of their feathers, making them heavier and compromises their flying ability. </span>
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