Drilling for
petroleum has a big impact on the marine life. When drilling we are eliminating
any vegetation and top soil. This leads to the loss of some wildlife habitat,
reduction in plant diversity, and it increases the potential of erosion, and
there is also an introduction of invasive or noxious weeds ("Oil and Gas
Drilling/Development Impacts"). In addition, there is a reduction of
habitat and many animals tend to die due to the drilling. Also, the animals are
at risk of contamination. If one of the pipelines were to burst or leek,
this will then cause an oil spill that is hazardous for everyone.
Work Cited:
"Oil and Gas
Drilling/Development Impacts." Oil and Gas Drilling/Development Impacts.
Web. 28 Apr. 2015.
-Janine C.
-Janine C.
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