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Salt Marsh Oil Spill (3:34)

Woods Hole scientist Chris Reddy explains how an oil spill can have a lasting effect on the marine ecosystem.

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  • Salt Marsh Oil Spill
    Salt Marsh Oil Spill

    Video Clip (3:34)

    Woods Hole scientist Chris Reddy explains how an oil spill can have a lasting effect on the marine ecosystem.

    Video Clip (3:34)
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    Alaskan Pipeline

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    The transatlantic pipeline in Alaska carries 380 million gallons of oil at any given moment. Without anyone to maintain it, devastating accidents and spills are inevitable.

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    Oil Spills

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    One of the most devastating forms of pollution, oil spills wreak havoc on marine ecosystems. They have a detrimental effect on plant life and endanger the lives of birds, fish and other animals.

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