Oil spills have devastating effects on water quality from "summary" of Water Pollution by Arvind Kumar
Oil spills, those unfortunate incidents that result from accidents involving oil tankers or offshore drilling platforms, are known to have catastrophic consequences on the quality of water bodies. When oil is spilled into water, it forms a thick layer on the surface, preventing the exchange of oxygen and sunlight with the aquatic environment below. This layer blocks sunlight from reaching underwater plants and disrupts the process of photosynthesis, which is essential for the survival of aquatic life. As the oil spreads and drifts with the currents, it contaminates not only the surface water but also the sediments and the organisms living in the water. The toxic components of the oil can penetrate the bodies of aquatic organisms, causing harm to their respiratory, reproductive, and immune systems. The ingestion of oil-contaminated food can lead to bioaccumulation, a process in which the concentration of toxins increases as they move up the food chain, ultimately af...
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