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- April 20, 2010- An explosion on a offshore oil rig, called the Deepwater Horizon, occurs 52 miles southeast of Venice, Louisiana. 11 people died in the explosion.
- April 24, 2010- The Coast Guard confirmed that oil is leaking from 2 different places and about 42,000 gallons a day was leaking out of the well. 30 vessels went out to try and help contain the oil.
- April 29, 2010-Threatens Louisiana Coast. Crisis of national significance. Recourses from across the country can now be helped to clean up the spill.
- May 5, 2010- The smallest of the three leaking points is capped. Containment dome is brought to help stop the leaking.
- May 12, 2010- Obama proposes an extra $118 million in funds to help clean the spill. BP is expected to reimburse it. 8-cent tax on oil barrels to get funds to help clean the spill.
- May 18, 2010- 19 % of the Gulf is closed for fishing.
- July 15, 2010- Oil stops flooding into the Gulf.
Key Terms-
- Capped- to contain, get under control.
- Explosion- A violent expansion or bursting noise.
- Disaster- A calamitous event
Scientists- The scientists research different ways to clean the oil spill, how the oil spill has affected the environment, the direct effect on animals, etc.
BP- BP has taken action to clean up the oil. They fund the clean up, adding to costs of $2 billion and counting.
Engineers- Build the devices used to contain/stop the oil. For example, the cap used to stop the oil.
Fishermen- Cannot fish in many areas affected by the oil, they now try and help contain and clean the oil.
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2. WHOI scientists and technical specialists
Hello, I am a scientist from WHOI. I specialize in the study of birds. I plan to help save the birds affected by the Gulf Oil spill. I will research new methods to clean the birds, and get them healthy and safe. I will find ways to do it quickly, and to save as many birds as possible. All kinds of birds were greatly affected by the oil spill and it is my job to help them live their lives normally.
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