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The Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 had a devastating impact on various plant species in the affected areas, particularly in Alaska's Prince William Sound. Key species impacted included kelp forests, seagrasses, and intertidal vegetation, such as salt marshes and beach grasses. The oil contamination disrupted photosynthesis, hindered growth, and led to long-term ecological changes, affecting not only the plant life but also the entire marine ecosystem dependent on these habitats. Recovery for many of these plant communities has been slow and remains a concern decades later.
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What plants are affected by the Louisiana oil spill?
All of them
Beaches affected by the gulf oil spill?
There are some beaches affected by the oil spill. But it's mostly the animals and plants that live on the beaches & in the water that were and still are being affected.
How many plants are affected by oil spills in general?
every plant in the area of the oil spill since the oil is poisonous it will kill the plant
Micro-organisms affected by the oil spill?
Every living thing is affected by the oil spill, including micro-organisms.
States that were afected by the BP oil spill?
Which states were affected by the bp oil spill?
Which autotropic organisms were affected by the oil spill?
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Are horses affected by oil spills?
No horses are not effected by the oil spill only animals that live in the ocean.So no horses don't get affected by the oil spill.
Is Germany affected by the oil spill?
No. Germany has not been affected. The oil spill, as of June 18, has been confined to the Gulf of Mexico.
Have starfish been affected by the recent oil spill?
NO
What countries were involved in the BP oil spill?
This depends on which oil spill is being referred to. See related questions. louisiana, new orleans, mississippi, taxi, and taxes these are the state that was affected by the oil spill during the 2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill.
How are animals being affected by oil spill in gulf of Mexico?
They are killed by the oil.
Is the dolphins food source affected by the oil spill?
Yes. Just about everything in the oceans are affected by the oil spills.
