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An oil spill can have detrimental effects on algae by coating them in a layer of oil, which disrupts their ability to photosynthesize and absorb nutrients from the water. This can lead to decreased growth and reproduction rates, ultimately impacting the entire aquatic ecosystem. Additionally, the toxic components of the oil may harm or kill algal populations, reducing biodiversity and altering food webs in the affected area. Overall, an oil spill poses a significant threat to algal health and the ecosystems they support.
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What happen to the oil when they had the oil spill?
Most of it was eaten by algae. BP managed to recover some of it, but more than likely it was eaten by algae.
What would be the best consequence of an oil spill?
I can only think of one good consequence of an oil spill, which is that people might realize that they need to do more to prevent oil spills.
What would be the clean-up costs for an oil spill in water?
It would depend on the extent of the oil spill. If it is a major spill in the ocean then it would cost a bomb.
What would happen to the ocean food chain if there was a oil spill?
If there was a oil spill the entire ocean ecosystem would be at risk.
Why do volunteers clean sea otters after an oil spill?
well think about it - how do animals clean themselves ?? they lick their fur. what do you think would happen to the animal if it licked a bunch of oil off their fur. do you think it would be good for them ??
How did the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico affect dolphins?
how would the oil spill in gulf Mexico affect the dolphins.
What do hybrid cars have to do with the bp oil spill?
I think nothing.
Did the Gulf Oil Spill Stop?
Yes. i think so
Why would BP not want to stop the oil spill?
There is no way BP want the oil spill to continue, it is costing them billions.
What causes an oil spill?
where an oil tanker collides with another ship at sea... i think
When was the last oil spill?
the last oil spill was the oil spill in the Gulf Of Mexico
Does the capped pipe ever leak from bp oil spill?
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill (also referred to as the BP oil spill, the BP oil announced that BP would be temporarily banned from new contracts with the US.
