Seems like oil has been spewing endlessly into the Gulf of Mexico for months now. Due to BP's numerous mishaps oil is still escaping at a rate 210,000 gallons a day. Some of the immediate effects of this disaster are that thousands of jobs have been lost in Louisiana and Mississippi and now the spill threatens to reach as far as Florida. States are already feeling the backlash as prices for shrimp and other seafood are set to rise as early as this week. The possible long term effects though are even more terrifying. Already numerous sea turtles and other dead marine life are washing up on shore, within five years it is possible the Gulf of Mexico's ecosystem will be unbalanced with animals that predators feed on being killed at a rapid rate. Also the oil will be around for a very long time polluting the water. Even after 21 years the Exxon Valdez, at least 21,000 gallons of oil lye just underneath the surface of Alaska's Prince William Sound. The disperents BP is using themself are very dangerous pollutants. BP's irresponsible behavior will have a negative impact on many aspects of life for years to come. Check back weekly for updates.
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