Impact of oil contaminated water on tubeworms and brittlestars
Monday, February 10, 2020 - 15:50
in Biology & Nature
A new study adds a new layer to understanding how an oil spill could impact marine life. A diverse community of worms and other marine organisms on the seafloor plays a large role in nutrient cycling, organic matter burial, and remineralization. The burrowing and feeding activities of these organisms or bioturbation helps in the oxygenation of the sediment.