What are the toxicological impacts of oil and chemical spills?
Oil spills can have devastating toxicological effects, including smothering marine life, damaging habitats, and introducing toxic compounds such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) that can affect reproduction and development in marine organisms. Similarly, chemical spills can introduce toxins that may cause acute or chronic health effects, ranging from immediate mortality to long-term reproductive issues in marine species.
