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Oil pollution is a major environmental issue caused by various human activities. Understanding its sources and effects is important for environmental management.

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Sources and Effects of Oil Pollution

Oil pollution mainly comes from offshore oil drilling, pipelines, and shipping. It affects ecosystems by harming birds, marine mammals, coral reefs, and beaches.

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    Explain Explain two reasons why offshore oil drilling can cause oil pollution.

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Effects of Oil Pollution

Oil pollution harms birds by coating their feathers, affects marine mammals through ingestion or inhalation of toxins, damages coral reefs by blocking sunlight and poisoning marine life, and contaminates beaches.

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    Describe Describe two effects of oil pollution on wildlife.

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