Oil in the marshlands could destroy the root system of the Louisiana marsh plants and turn the areas into open water . Oil could impact millions of migratory birds that rely on marshland resources for the winter . Oil hurts birds by covering their plumage , poisoning their food supply and damaging reproduction . Ducks Unlimited and its partners will know how to begin the restoration once the spill is stopped and damage can be evaluated , Moorman said . Experts should know more of what to do for the plants and birds once the oil is stopped .
Oil in the marshlands could destroy the root system of the Louisiana marsh plants and turn the areas into open water . Oil could impact millions of migratory birds that rely on marshland resources for the winter . Oil hurts birds by covering their plumage , poisoning their food supply and damaging reproduction . Experts should know more of what to do for the plants and birds once the oil is stopped .