The results of these studies show greater than 70% reduction in most phytoplankton and zooplankton in response to oil spills, although nano- and microphytoplankton populations recovered as the oil sank to the bottom of the lake.
The studies revealed a greater than 70% decrease in most phytoplankton and zooplankton populations due to oil spills, although nano- and microphytoplankton populations recovered as the oil sank to the bottom of the lake.