Deepwater Horizon Oil Spills : Science World Report

Nov 22, 2016 03:30 AM EST

Scientists Impose A Threat Due To Oil Spill In Gulf Of Mexico

The Gulf of Mexico is now facing a major devastation brought by the oil spill. Sooner or later, the shore will vanish.

Jan 27, 2016 09:43 AM EST

Where the Oil in the Gulf of Mexico is Located: What is Natural and What is from a Spill?

Where is the oil from the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon spill that occurred in 2011? Scientists have now taken a closer look and have found how much of the oil remains from this spill.

Dec 23, 2015 11:36 AM EST

How the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Impacted Thousands of Sea Turtles

A new study reveals a bit more about how the Deepwater Horizon oil spill impacted sea turtles.

Apr 19, 2015 05:47 PM EDT

How Marine Life was Impacted by the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

Scientists have taken a closer look at the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Now, they've determined what effect it had on marine organisms such as oysters, conch, shrimp, corals and marine plankton.

Apr 09, 2015 11:55 AM EDT

Dispersant Used in Deepwater Horizon Spill is More Toxic to Corals Than Oil Itself

It turns out that the dispersant that was used to help the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico may be more toxic to deep corals than the oil itself.

Apr 03, 2015 07:42 AM EDT

Oil Dispersant Used After Deepwater Horizon Spill May Cause Lung Damage

It turns out that an oil-dispersal agent that was used to help control the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico may contribute to the damage of cells in lungs.

Mar 31, 2015 10:28 AM EDT

Five Years After the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Gulf Wildlife is Still Suffering

It's been almost five years since the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploding, sending gallons upon gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Now, scientists have assessed the wildlife in the Gulf, and have found that it's still suffering from the oil spill.

Jan 31, 2015 08:13 AM EST

Scientists Track Down the 'Missing' Oil from the Deepwater Horizon Spill in the Gulf of Mexico

After 200 million gallons of crude oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico during the disastrous Deepwater Horizon oil spill, not all of the oil was accounted for. Now, a new study has found out exactly where all of the oil went--and how it might impact the ocean in the future.

Oct 28, 2014 10:22 AM EDT

Where Did the Deepwater Horizon Spill's Oil Go? The Contaminated Deep Ocean

The 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico was one of the worst spills in history. Yet there's an unsolved puzzle when it comes to this spill: the location of the two million barrels of submerged oil thought to be trapped in the deep ocean.

Jul 31, 2014 12:42 PM EDT

Most Toxic Contaminants from Deepwater Horizion Oil Spill Remain in the Gulf

It turns out that some of the most toxic contaminants from the Deepwater Horizon spill still remain within the Gulf of Mexico.

Jul 29, 2014 08:11 AM EDT

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill is Still Impacting Coral Communities in the Gulf

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill caused devastation in its wake. Even today, ecosystems are still feeling its impacts. Now, scientists have found two additional coral communities showing signs of damage from the oil spill.

Jul 16, 2014 12:36 PM EDT