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Yes, a nuclear disaster can significantly harm sea life. The release of radioactive materials into oceans can lead to contamination of water, sediment, and marine organisms, causing direct harm through radiation exposure and indirect effects through bioaccumulation in the food chain. This can result in mutations, reproductive issues, and death among marine species, disrupting entire ecosystems. The long-term ecological impacts can persist for years, affecting biodiversity and the health of marine environments.
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How do nuclear plants affect sea life?
The negative effects of nuclear power plants on sea life is very limited as the sea water used for cooling is fully separated from the nuclear fuel. In addition, the regulations require that the sea water temperature rise due to its use for nuclear plants cooling should exceed 5 degrees centigrade. Many swimming beaches are located close to the nuclear power plants sites.
What is dead sea and why is it known as dead sea?
it is called dead sea because it kill's any sea life in it. it kill's them because someone poured spaghettio's and frosted flakes in. ity is really toxic.
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.
Why did the sea empress disaster happened?
Nevermind "why" - What the heck is the Sea Empress"? And what was her disaster? Did she back into an aeroplane propellor?
What is the the most common natural disaster in the deep sea?
Depends on what sea
How does nuclear power harm fish?
The greatest harm to fish from nuclear power, in terms of the numbers of fish killed so far, has been due to thermal pollution. The nuclear power produced at plants is only about 35% turned into electrical power. The remainder is called waste heat. When rivers, lakes, or the sea are heated up, it can kill fish. In some cases this has a profound effect on the species in the water. Nuclear power plants have lost radioactive materials into large bodies of water, harming sea and land life. Possibly the worst such event involved loss of material from the Sellafield plant in the U. K. into the Irish Sea.
Did they ever find the bodies from the challenger disaster?
Yes, the cabin they were in when they fell into the sea was found six weeks after the disaster. Remains of the crew were found but were decomposed and partly eaten by fish and other sea life. It could not be determined whether the remains were of all Severn crew members or only part of the crew.
Can underwater volcanoes kill sea life?
Yes, underwater volcanoes can kill sea life. When they erupt, they release toxic gases, ash, and lava, which can drastically alter the surrounding environment. The sudden increase in temperature and changes in water chemistry can harm or kill marine organisms, disrupt ecosystems, and lead to significant mortality in fish and other sea creatures. Additionally, volcanic eruptions can create areas of low oxygen, further threatening marine life.
Is salton sea a man-made disaster?
yes
What are the benefits from the Aral sea disaster?
I think there is nothing good that comes from the aral sea disaster ): the worst part is the marine animals die due to water shortage )*:
What kind of pollution does fretillizer cause?
poisons water and kills sea life. can kill off species of organisms
