Question

What would be the greatest long-term impact of an oil spill that occurred close to shore?

Benthic invertebrates would mutate into new species.
Deep-water fish would show decreased reproductive rates.
Rocky shores would remain permanently covered with oil.
Sea grass nursery grounds would produce fewer and weaker grasses.

Answer 1

I'm on the same question and because it's close to shore, I would assume that the answer is D

Answer 2

The greatest long-term impact of an oil spill that occurred close to shore would be that sea grass nursery grounds would produce fewer and weaker grasses.

Every oil spill is different, however, the relation that unites these appaling pollution events is a increasing scientific awareness of the persistent damage that spills can do. Besides, hidden damage caused by oil spills can last for several years.