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Oil affects the ocean by cause harm to mammals, fish and marine birds. Oil that is spilled into the ocean can also affect the eggs and larval survival. It will also kill off the plant life that provides for a shelter for underwater creatures.

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In a way yes they do, drilling in the ocean may look like it is clean.

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The health of others and the fishies in the sea.

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It can kill all the animals and plants, and cause factories to shut down.

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