The Gulf of Mexico: Receiving 5,000 Barrels of Oil Daily
Burning Oil in the Gulf of Mexico
The oil spill spreading in the Gulf of Mexico has reached a point approximately 20 miles off the coast of Louisiana; attempts to stop the leak at its source have so far failed. In response, a large portion of the surface oil will be contained and burned to avoid more harm to animals and the surrounding environment.
Oil Spills into the Gulf of Mexico
As of Monday, it is unknown whether the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico will be contained within days or continue to spread to coastal states in coming months.
