Where the concentrations of un-weathered oil components are highest, water-breathing organisms die. In a much larger area, they become tainted and rendered useless as food products.
在未风化原油集中的海域，依靠在水中呼吸的有机体大量死亡。 在更为广阔的海域，它们遭到污染，无法再作为食品食用。在更为广阔的领域——而且在更长时间内——消费者都拒绝购买类似产品。