As the oil continues to spread and devastate the myriad sea creatures and their habitat, an uncertain phenomena will occur. The natural balance which has existed relatively unchanged for thousands of years is now suddenly being threatened.<\/p>\n
As the oil drifts and spreads on the surface of the sea over millions of square kilometers, the process of photosynthesis will be affected on all that exists below the ocean’s surface. As a result only a certain spectrum of light will filter through the “lens” of the oil. This means that more resilient vegetation will survive and thrive while other forms will succumb and possibly die out.<\/p>\n
The same process will occur with the fish and other sea life, as not only will they be affected by the oil itself, but also from the changes in the amount and quality of sunlight they receive. As humans we understand that we require sunlight to absorb vitamin D. Life in the ocean functions the same way.<\/p>\n
The creatures that are resilient will survive while others may face extinction. We may not see the direct affects of this for many years, but certainly we are in for big and uncertain changes<\/p>\n
The shadow cast by the dense oil sitting on the waters’ surface is certain to change the ocean temperature. What will it mean if the ocean temperature changes? Will have a residual affect on the upper atmosphere? Will there be more rain, less rain, more clouds, less clouds, etc? We rely on the fragile balance of nature to remain in an acceptable range for human life to exist. As each of the Earth’s diverse ecosystems are linked to each other, destruction to one aspect inevitably leads to the destruction of another.<\/p>\n
~ Sevaji<\/p>\n
Below are some links provide by Albert Blok<\/strong>, Clinical Research Coordinator at American Educational Research Association.<\/p>\n A good resource that covers the oil spill: <\/strong> The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and its Aftermath<\/strong>: Oil Spill Gulf of Mexico | Smithsonian Ocean Portal<\/strong>: As the oil continues to spread and devastate the myriad sea creatures and their habitat, an uncertain phenomena will occur. The natural balance which has existed relatively unchanged for thousands of years is now suddenly being threatened. As the oil drifts and spreads on the surface of the sea over \u2026<\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.doi.gov\/deepwaterhorizon\/index.cfm<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/krilloil.com\/environment\/the-deepwater-horizon-oil-spill-and-its-aftermath\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/ocean.si.edu\/gulf-oil-spill<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"