Question

A major oil spill has just happened in a near-shore environment. What prediction could be made as to why an oil spill in this area would be much more dangerous to marine life than one in the open ocean?

Answer 1

Answer:

An oil spill happening near the shore would be more dangerous because now not only is aquatic life in danger so are humans, in the sense of them swimming in the oil and possibly ingesting it. which would cause poisoning and could potentially lead to death.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Well now not only are you killing less aqua animals. But as well as you are affecting less drinking water. But the main town supply of fish and water come from there, thus making it dangerous and hazardous after being infected.
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