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A tourist boat accidently dumps its fuel in to the water around a coral reef. Write a 75 word essay describing one or more possible consequences for the coral. Include how this would effect the coral reef food chain.

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The fuel will affect the environment and ocean. Oil spills can harm sea creatures and make seafood unsafe to eat. The oil can kill coral which can affect the animals who live next to the corals such as crabs and fishes.
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