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Just under half the oil that enters ocean water comes from natural oil seeps on the

ocean floor. Just over half the oil in the oceans comes from human activities. Which
human activity contributes the most oil to the oceans?

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Oil spills are harmful to marine birds and mammals as well as fish and shellfish. ... Without the ability to repel water and insulate from the cold water, birds and mammals will die from hypothermia. Juvenile sea turtles can also become trapped in oil and mistake it for food.Feb 26, 2021

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