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vulnerable to adverse effects from oil contamination because of their need to surface to breathe
and to leave the water to breed. Adult fish living in nearshore waters and juveniles in shallow
water nursery grounds may be at greater risk to exposure from dispersed or dissolved oil.
The risk of surface oil slicks affecting the sea bed in offshore waters is minimal.
However, restrictions on the use of dispersants may be necessary near spawning grounds or in
some sheltered, nearshore waters where the dilution capacity is poor.
The impact of oil on shorelines may be particularly great where large areas of rocks, sand
and mud are uncovered at low tide. The amenity value of beaches and rocky shores may require
the use of rapid and effective clean-up techniques, which may not be compatible with the
survival of plants and animals.
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