Question

What are the common sources of oil spills, and how do they affects sea life.

Answer 1

The common sources of oil spills are: The overturned oil tankers, offshore oil mining and Oil Refineries.

The sea birds and sea animals sometimes get thick, greasy coating on their bodies due to oil spills.

• Sea birds may ingest their oil coated. This may irritate their digestive system, may damage liver and kidney.

• Oil spills lead to the death of sea birds as well as sea animals.