That can affect the birds “waterproof” abilities, and if they are affected then the bird cannot float or do other things the birds do. If there is oil in their feathers it can also mean that they cannot fly in the air, and or catch fish in the water because they can't move their wings. Oil also depletes the animals food sources.
Arnt the coral reefs also part of the ocean? And are they gonna be affected as well? Yes, the coral reefs are apart of the ocean, they are a valuable source of habitat and food source for marine animals. The way coral reefs come in contact with the oil is through the tides, the oil can mix with the water, contaminating it and making the water toxic for the coral reefs. That clearly sounds like a disadvantage, some
Arnt the coral reefs also part of the ocean? And are they gonna be affected as well? Yes, the coral reefs are apart of the ocean, they are a valuable source of habitat and food source for marine animals. The way coral reefs come in contact with the oil is through the tides, the oil can mix with the water, contaminating it and making the water toxic for the coral reefs. That clearly sounds like a disadvantage, some