Feb 25, 2025 · Oil is an ancient fossil fuel that we use to heat our homes, generate electricity, and power large sectors of our economy. But when oil accidentally spills into the ocean, it can cause big …

Jul 25, 2016 · Thousands of oil and chemical spills occur each year in the nation’s coastal waters. They range from small ship collisions to recreational boating fuel mishaps to massive spill events like the …

While large oil spills like the one in New Orleans last summer contribute to oil pollution, the ocean suffers from far more than the occasional spill that hits national headlines. In fact, hundreds of …

Prior to the Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the Exxon Valdez was the largest spill to ever occur in U.S. coastal waters. In this episode, we talk with NOAA marine biologist Gary Shigenaka to …

Oct 12, 2021 · Beyond the immediate and visible damage caused to sea life, oil spills continue to affect marine life and the environment for years. Here’s what you need to know.

Apr 17, 2024 · Topic: Oil spills This page lists all NOAA.gov content that has been tagged "oil spills."

Apr 20, 2017 · A total of $16 billion was made available for overall Gulf of Mexico Restoration after the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill. How was the money spent?

Background An After Action Review (review) was conducted to allow for a retrospective assessment of the response operations within the Operations Section, Wildlife Branch, Marine Mammal and Sea …

Sep 24, 2013 · The deep­sea soft-sediment ecosystem in the immediate area of the 2010’s Deepwater Horizon well head blowout and subsequent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico will likely take decades to …

The Trustees have shared jurisdiction for the natural resources and their services injured as a result of the Pepco Potomac River Substation Oil Spill, and this Settlement Agreement is executed by the …