Threat
What is oil spill and how does it affect marine ecosystems?
Spilled oil blocks sunlight and reduces oxygen in the water
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What it is
Spilled oil blocks sunlight and reduces oxygen in the water
Why it matters
Oil Spill can disrupt marine habitats, species survival, and food-web stability. Its effects often spread beyond the original disturbance through connected ocean systems.
Ocean Literacy Connections
This resource can be explored through Ocean and humans.
- How does the ocean support people, and how do human choices change the ocean?
Explore and connect
Open the threat view to examine spill locations, tanker routes, and nearby ecosystems.