1.   The oil spill had a devastating effect on sea birds and other wildlife.

2.   The study, carried out by Shetland Health Board and the Environmental Health Unit, was set up to establish whether the spill could have long-term health effects.

3.   Beyond the waters of Prince William Sound, the big spill has had a dramatic effect on the oil industry.

4.   In the same way, people suing Exxon believe the spill has had a longterm toxic effect on them.

5.   She said the spill has already had a drastic effect on the food chain as cockles, mussels and welks are being poisoned.

6.   Conservationists fear an oil spill would have a devastating effect on the large rock pools that teem with sea life along the coastline.

7.   Environmental officials and marine scientists are still unsure what long-term effects the spill will have.

8.   It warned that the spill could have a devastating effect on the aquatic bird population.

9.   It was not immediately clear what caused the rupture or to what extent the spill may have damaged marine or coastal wildlife in the area known as Little Lake.