Oil spills harming aquatic life and aquaculture productivity, study finds.
Oil and its byproducts are crucial for meeting our energy needs, but they can harm aquatic life even with increased safety measures. Understanding how these pollutants affect aquatic organisms and how water chemistry plays a role is vital for protecting biodiversity and sustainable aquaculture. Environmental contamination by oil and derivatives can harm fish, mollusks, and crustaceans, impacting aquaculture productivity and the quality of farmed aquatic animals.