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Yes- this is very true.
There are bacteria in sea water that actually consume the oil. On calm water, oil may create a very thin film on water (like engine oil leaking from a boat) and not cause any significant environmental damage. If the area is small, some animals may avoid the area where the spill has occurred.
Oil may be dispersed by wave action, and the small bits of oil may not to dilute to harm sea life.
In relation to the BP oil spill, the area became so large, that it was difficult for birds to avoid the spill. The impact on many animals is given in the related link.
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Do oils spills affect marine life?
Yes, oil spills can affect marine life very much! It is sad to think about how much an oil spill can kill.
How did oil affect life in Texas?
it affect Texas by being able to use cars and being able to sale oil for a lot of money
Does oil affect anything?
oil is a type of poison which can kill fish and wild life if not careful.
How did the oil spill affect the land?
If oil gets on you it could kill you. Oil can kill all sea life and plants in the ocean.
How does oil spills affect the organisms in the sea?
Oil contaminate and kills the sea. Oil is a toxin, which would kill the sea life in a matter of seconds.
Imagine if oil supplies get exhausted how will this affect your life styles?
you type your answer here first
How does oil drilling harm the environment?
(Another contributor wrote:)In many cases oil is harmful to the environment.When there is an oil leak, the oil will form a layer over the water surface and affect the survival of aquatic life.
How do oil spill affect life animals?
This is because if animals keep dying there will be no more animals and they will all be extinct.
How does oil affect fire?
Oil will burn.
Can oil affect raindrops?
Effects of Oil on RaindropsYes, oil can affect raindrops. Pollutants from the oil, as well as gases and pollutants from the dispersant can be carried by raindrops.
How does the efficiently affect soot in an oil furnace?
Oil
Does the coolant level affect the oil pressure?
No, the oil level can affect the the oil pressure if it is too high or low. The coolant level has no connection with the engine oil pressure.
