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The puzzle. >> where we found the set elementary oil. >> hollander and another expert on the journey, john paul, sat down with cnn for an exclusive review of their findings. the usf scientists say they found toxic levels of oil and dispersants affecting marine organisms just 40 miles south of panama city, florida. the organisms called phytoplank ton and other microscopic bacteria found in the ocean are the foundation of the food chain. >> what feeds and fuels the ecology of the ocean. and if those guys are in trouble, then the ocean is in trouble. >> so far, fedal government scientists have do...

Those guys are in trouble, then the ocean's in trouble. >> reporter: so far, federal government scientists have downplayed the impact of microscopic oil making its way up the food chain. this is what the head of the national oceanic and atmospheric administration said earlier this month. >> fish will degrade that oil and process it naturally. and so it doesn't bioaccumulate so it's not a situation where we need to be concerned about that. over time it will be broken down. >> reporter: usf scientists tell cnn that's a short-sided view of the danger. noaa officials haven't responded to these lat...

Findings. they found toxic levels of oil and dispersants affecting marine organisms 40 miles south of panama city, florida. the organisms and other microscopic bacteria in the ocean are the foundation of the food chain. >> what feeds and fuels the ecology of the ocean and if those guys are in trouble, then the ocean's in trouble. >> reporter: so far, federal government scientists have downplayed the impact of microscopic oil making its way up the food chain. this is what the head of the national oceanic and atmospheric administration said earlier this month. >> fish will degrade that oil and p...