One Year After The Oil Spill BP: How Can We Help

Today marks the first anniversary and the BP Deepwater Horizon explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, which killed 11 people and later led to a massive release of crude oil spilled into the sea. It is estimated that nearly 4.9 million barrels (200 million liters) spilled into the sea. The disaster has been devastating and the biggest oil spill in U.S. history, and scientists say it could be a long-term health effects on humans and animals, as investigations continue.

CNN reported that "Barack Obama said Wednesday that" significant progress "has occurred in the case of a disaster, although he stressed that" the work is not finished. "

oil pollution has caused enormous damage to the environment and local economies. Thousands of birds, fish, had turtles, dolphins and whales have been killed and the bodies were collected only a small fraction of what remained below. The BBC reported that the spill may have killed 5,000 more striking, emblematic animals, including rare species of whales and dolphins.

According to National Geographic, the reality of the context from today is quite different researchers forecast a year ago. It is said that the massive bird die-offs and disrupted migration did not occur, as expected, but the tide may have influenced the behavior of animals'.

Fritz Faerber National Geographic said the cleanup project just to try to repair the damage caused to the environment can do more damage.

In addition to all policies and litigation surrounding the BP oil spill, there are things you can take part in helping relief efforts in the Gulf. You can find the latest updates on the progress of the restoration of the Gulf at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) website.

Georgia Aquarium is to provide resources for residents looking for ways to support, and you can visit the Georgia Aquarium in oil spill response services page for more information.

The National Wildlife Federation is asking people to send messages to Congress, urging them to commit the Clean Water Act penalties, fines, prosecution BP, the restoration of the Gulf and save the Kemp's Ridley, the most endangered sea turtle the world. You can enter your message in this page.

The Nature Conservancy is an organization that is committed to the restoration work in the Gulf of Mexico. You can learn more about their relief efforts and ways to give here.