The effects of oil revolve around three major areas of interest, the environment,as well as internal and external effectson the Animals. When involving the environment, the effects include but are not limited to : immediate contamination of the regional food source: reduction in the breeding animals and plans that provide future food sources, contamination and reduced hatchability of eggs or temporary disruption of ovarian function.

When involving the External and Internal effects of our furry and feathered friends the effects are much more noticeableimmediately deliberating. Birds that are frequently effected are those that remain on the water, as well as birds of prey.OIl depletes the waterproofing and interlocking of feathers, preventing their natural ability to float, in frantic attemptsto clean themselves, the oil injures the gastrointestinal damaging their ability to digest making them weaker in a short period of time.