Oil Spills Wreak Havoc on the Bottom of the Ocean, Even a Decade Later

October 25, 2026 · 10:30 am 1 sources

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• Oil Spills Wreak Havoc on the Bottom of the Ocean, Even a Decade Later
  WIRED · October 25, 2026 10:30
  While oil is known to float, new research finds that over time it can permeate even extremely deep marine habitats, with animal populations declining by as much as 80 percent.