Huge Underwater Oil Plumes Found in Gulf of Mexico

Associated Press by Jeffrey Collins | May. 16, 2010 (News)
Huge Underwater Oil Plumes Discovered In Gulf

Oil from a blown-out well is forming huge underwater plumes as much as 10 miles long below a visible slick in the Gulf of Mexico, scientists said as BP wrestled for a third day Sunday with its latest contraption for slowing the nearly month-old gusher. Full Story »

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 by Michael Bugeja - May. 16, 2010

This is the first comprehensive report that does not rely on BP spokespersons but scientists who put into context the scope of this disaster, noting that the spill has created 10-mile plumes that will migrate, reduce oxygen levels in the water, kill wildlife and pollute the seas for decades to come.

This story also documents BP shortcuts in safety. Not only did this cause an environmental disaster but also killed 11 crew members.

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