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Oil Spills Wreak Havoc on the Bottom of the Ocean, Even a Decade Later
TL;DROil sinks deep over time, devastating ocean floor ecosystems years after spills.
Why it matters: Long-term environmental damage from offshore drilling extends far beyond initial containment concerns.
While oil is known to float, new research finds that over time it can permeate even extremely deep marine habitats, with animal populations declining by as much as 80 percent.
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