Give thanks that oil in the Gulf of Mexico is biodegrading more quickly than expected! Continue to pray that the impact would be minimal on all who live in the Gulf Coast region.
Oil in the Gulf of Mexico is breaking down and disappearing from the surface more quickly than expected, but fears about the long-term effects of oil underneath the water still linger. Jane Lubchenco, director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said Tuesday that the oil is biodegrading quickly, being broken down into microscopic particles and consumed by bacteria.
Despite the good news, questions remain about how much oil is floating between the sea floor and the surface. The New York Times reports that fishermen along the Gulf Coast remain skeptical about the positive reports, concerned that submerged oil could still ruin fish, crab, and shrimp populations. Even if the Food and Drug Administration approves fish from the Gulf as safe, it could take a long time before consumers are ready to purchase them.
Tags: BP, Deepwater Horizon, FDA, Gulf of Mexico, Jane Lubchenco, NOAA, oil spill
