Affects of deep water horizon spill on marine life
It is estimated that about 51,000 to 85,000 birds from at least 93 different species died as a result of the spill.
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It caused a 35% increase in death for Bottlenose dolphins. Endangered sperm whales population decreased by 7%.
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Trillions of Larval fish and invertebrates died due to the oil spill. Red snapper, Bluefin tuna, Spotted sea trout
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What is Deep Water Horizon?
DWH Oil rigDeep Water Horizon was the name of the oil rig located in the Gulf Of Mexico. During it's time in operation it was called one of the most powerful rigs in the world. It was built by trans-ocean but leased to BP Oil company. |
Oil spillOn April 20, 2010 the rig erupted and burst into flames. Seventeen people died as a result of the eruption. Over the course of 87 days 3.19 million barrels (130 million gallons) oil were released into the ocean. It was one of the worst oil spills in history. |
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