Clean-up

=Bryan Moore= =Gulf Oil Spill Clean-Up:= On April 20, 2010 a massive leak in the gulf of mexico has effected the wildlife and the economy itself. Because of this oil spill fisherman are forced dock their boats until the oil is completely gone. Ways BP has tried to stop the oil spill is by has been capping the broken pipe and sucking the remaining oil into a tanker, but that plan failed as the wasn't able to cp it properly. Other ways was using boom which would suck up the oil remaining in the gulf. Unfortunately the weather has not help in the efforts to contain the oil. High tides and huge waves have thrown the oil over the boom. Also high winds have a strong factor in the movement of the oil. With high winds for the past several days, the oil has spread faster than if it was only a normal day. There is also a fear of hurricanes. If a hurricane hit while picking up the oil infested water, then the oil will hit land and cause major damage to cities hit. In addition, if heavy rain hits with majority if the water coming from the gulf, then that too would cause major damage to the cities. If the oil continues to spread it could hit the a jet stream known as the "loop current". If the Oil spill hits that current the the oil will spread to east and even end up on the shore of European and African coastal countries. The oil could even hit the shores of some Asian countries if the oil hits another jet stream and travels father east. Wildlife will also begin to decay if the oil spill continues to expand farther than it already has. With certain animals eaten by other animals, it could ruin the food chain and eventually cause an influx in the population of an animal. Sources: http://www.texaspelagics.com/GOMocean/GOM_LoopCurrent.jpg http://www.pacificariptide.com/pacifica_riptide/images/2007/11/15/ba_oil_spill_0299_kr.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/06/07/eveningnews/main6558403.shtml http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/02/oil-spill-cleanup-photos_n_598172.html