Other threats from the Gulf oil spill include particulate matter generated by burning oil floating on the surface and from the large amount of chemical dispersants used.
Now that hurricane season has begun, people are asking what will happen if a major hurricane passes close to or directly through the Gulf oil spill.
Up to 5, 000 bottlenose dolphins may be calving in the path of the Gulf oil spill, according to Moby Solangi, director of the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Since BP capped its ruptured well, the Gulf oil spill has shrunk dramatically.
Mark Potter had what he called an "extra breakfast" when he was reporting live on the Gulf oil spill.
If you haven't already, head over to read Everett Bogue's post, “How you can actually help with the Gulf oil spill (but probably won't).” I'll wait.
Bed Stu makes shoes that look as if they are covered with oil from the Gulf oil spill.
Recent examples include Hurricane Katrina, the earthquake in Haiti, and the Gulf oil spill.
Masters said there's good news and bad news about hurricanes and the Gulf oil spill. The good news is a hurricane can break up patches of oil slick.