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The storm gutters of a large city empty into an ocean bay. A mechanic shop, unable to afford proper disposal, begins dumping its used car fluids, like motor oil, into the gutters instead. How will this impact the marine life of the bay?

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The pollutants will disrupt oxygen absorption in fish

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The oil tends to contain toxic substances such as lead, cadmium and chlorine compounds, which has a great capacity for environmental deterioration. This oil produces a waterproof film, which prevents oxygenation and can suffocate the living beings that live there. On the other hand. used oil, having a low biodegradability index, can seriously affect the biological treatments of water treatment plants, even disabling them.

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