All BUT ONE situation is an expected effect of the recent Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. That is:

A) Tar balls buried beneath beach sand influence crustacean movements, habitats, and breeding patterns.

B) The rapid extinction of top-level consumers in the Gulf food webs, such as sharks, dolphins, and sea turtles.

C) Scrubbing efforts of surrounding wetlands interfere with an areas natural ability to regenerate plant growth.

D) Deep sea oil plumes serve as a food source for bacteria, and in turn, the lower oxygen levels produce deep sea dead zones.

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Tessa

17 February, 16:36

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Sylvia Ryan · Answer 1

The answer is C:

The rapid extinction of top-level consumers in the Gulf food webs, such as sharks, dolphins, and sea turtles.