Oil spills can have widespread effects on nearly all creatures that come into contact with it, from algae to migratory birds, to Marine mammals.

石油泄漏可能产生广泛的影响，几乎所有的生物接触到它，来自海藻到候鸟，以及对海洋哺乳动物。

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Holder said his lawyers are looking for potential violations of the Clean Water Act, The Oil Pollution Act, The Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Endangered Species Acts, and other criminal statutes.

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While it was still early in the season to be jumping to conclusions, the Gulf coast native fears the migratory paths of fish went haywire after the oil spill.

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But the Obama Justice Department has sued seven oil companies in North Dakota for allegedly causing the death of 28 migratory birds.

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