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Effect of Sewage on Water Bodies

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The major pollutant in ocean water is ___.

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Petroleum oil has been a major pollutant in ocean water. Oil spills can happen due to war or accident. This oil forms a layer on top of the ocean water and can cause large scale destruction of the marine ecosystems.

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