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What is the impact of oil spills in seas?

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Accidental oil spills from tanker ships can cause substantial environmental damage. Oil spreads on the water surface, prevents the entry of light and oxygen into the water. This increases BOD and COD, resulting in mass death of organisms and degradation of water quality. It also clogs fish gills and the feathers of aquatic birds
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