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New report on BP Oil spill says wildlife still struggling
Posted on 4/13/15 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 4/13/15 at 12:03 pm
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Dolphins on the Louisiana coast were found dead at four times historic rates in 2014, and there is increasing evidence that these ongoing deaths are connected to the oil spill.
Prior to the spill, the number of endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle nests found annually was increasing rapidly, but since 2010, the nests found annually have declined on average.
Exposure to oil has been shown to cause abnormal development in many species of fish, including mahi mahi, Gulf killifish and bluefin and yellowfin tuna.
Comprehensive modeling estimates that 12 percent of the brown pelicans and 32 percent of the laughing gulls in the northern Gulf died as a result of the oil spill.
Oil and dispersant compounds have been found in the eggs of white pelicans nesting in three Midwestern states-Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.
Spotted seatrout, also known as speckled trout, spawned less frequently in 2011 in both Louisiana and Mississippi than in previous years.
2010 and 2011 had the lowest numbers of juvenile red snapper seen in the eastern Gulf fishery since 1994.
Coral colonies in five separate locations in the Gulf-three in the deep sea and two in shallower waters-are showing signs of oil damage.
Sperm whales are spending less time foraging in the area around the wellhead.
Oil has been found in sediments deep in the Gulf of Mexico, in a 1,200-square mile area around the wellhead.
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Dolphins on the Louisiana coast were found dead at four times historic rates in 2014, and there is increasing evidence that these ongoing deaths are connected to the oil spill.
Prior to the spill, the number of endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle nests found annually was increasing rapidly, but since 2010, the nests found annually have declined on average.
Exposure to oil has been shown to cause abnormal development in many species of fish, including mahi mahi, Gulf killifish and bluefin and yellowfin tuna.
Comprehensive modeling estimates that 12 percent of the brown pelicans and 32 percent of the laughing gulls in the northern Gulf died as a result of the oil spill.
Oil and dispersant compounds have been found in the eggs of white pelicans nesting in three Midwestern states-Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.
Spotted seatrout, also known as speckled trout, spawned less frequently in 2011 in both Louisiana and Mississippi than in previous years.
2010 and 2011 had the lowest numbers of juvenile red snapper seen in the eastern Gulf fishery since 1994.
Coral colonies in five separate locations in the Gulf-three in the deep sea and two in shallower waters-are showing signs of oil damage.
Sperm whales are spending less time foraging in the area around the wellhead.
Oil has been found in sediments deep in the Gulf of Mexico, in a 1,200-square mile area around the wellhead.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 12:09 pm to MrLSU
But more oil seeps out naturally than ever did in the BP spill
Posted on 4/13/15 at 12:25 pm to MrLSU
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New report on BP Oil spill says wildlife still struggling by MrLSU
How else are the freeloaders going to continue squeezing money from BP?
Posted on 4/13/15 at 12:34 pm to RATeamWannabe
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But more oil seeps out naturally than ever did in the BP spill
Not the same thing. The geographic and temporal concentration of the spill combined with the dispersant use results in completely different fate and transport of the oil than with natural seeps.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 12:40 pm to MrLSU
It's awful if true. I hate the idea of disrupting nature.
But personally, I've not seen any difference whatsoever in my personal interactions with the Gulf. From offshore to inshore, I have not seen a reduction in the fisheries or sightings of other wildlife over the past two years or so.
I realize that is definitely a narrow scope of view an only applies to my personal experiences, but that's what it is. I think some of these reports are made with a "the sky is falling" approach because there's an easy target to blame, but there's also the very real possibility that the report is 100% valid and correct. Hopefully everything can get back to normal quickly.
But personally, I've not seen any difference whatsoever in my personal interactions with the Gulf. From offshore to inshore, I have not seen a reduction in the fisheries or sightings of other wildlife over the past two years or so.
I realize that is definitely a narrow scope of view an only applies to my personal experiences, but that's what it is. I think some of these reports are made with a "the sky is falling" approach because there's an easy target to blame, but there's also the very real possibility that the report is 100% valid and correct. Hopefully everything can get back to normal quickly.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 12:42 pm to NOFOX
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Not the same thing. The geographic and temporal concentration of the spill combined with the dispersant use results in completely different fate and transport of the oil than with natural seeps.
Yep
Posted on 4/13/15 at 12:55 pm to MrLSU
quote:Told yall knee grows. Looks like I was right again
Dolphins on the Louisiana coast were found dead at four times historic rates in 2014, and there is increasing evidence that these ongoing deaths are connected to the oil spill
Posted on 4/13/15 at 12:56 pm to Hammertime
TBH, dolphins are the only thing I know of that were substantially affected. Notice how it's always dolphins they talk about
Posted on 4/13/15 at 12:58 pm to Galactic Inquisitor
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Disperant use
Who can we sue for that?
That seemed to be a disaster from the beginning. They kept mentioning the Exxon Valdez and how the oil stayed there for such a long time without ever explaining that the Gulf was warm water and had a different ecosystem.
The Disperant might have done more harm than good, and that was completely man-made.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 1:29 pm to MrLSU
I talked to my friend at fisheries about this when it was brought up on here a couple weeks ago. Our discussion didnt over all what you have talked about but did cover dolphins, specks and shrimp.
They have not found any hard links to the dead dolphins and the BP spill. He said as far as the specks and shrimp the freshwater diversions are having a big affect especially the larval stage for the shrimp.
They have not found any hard links to the dead dolphins and the BP spill. He said as far as the specks and shrimp the freshwater diversions are having a big affect especially the larval stage for the shrimp.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 2:07 pm to MrLSU
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"Five years later, wildlife in the Gulf are still feeling the impacts of the oil spill," said Collin O'Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation.
Wait a minute here, so you're telling me the CEO of the National Wildlife Federation (one of the most liberal-leaning NGOs out there - clearly no political agenda in all of this...) is claiming the BP oil spill is still affecting the environment!?!?!
Here's a link to their political contributions... NWF Political Influence
And a list of the top campaigns they've contributed to...
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Barack Obama (D)
Mark Udall (D-CO)
John Kerry (D-MA)
Miles F. Grant (D-VA)
Michael F. Bennet (D-CO)
Dallas J. Barrington (D-TX)
Bob Casey (D-PA)
James Jontz (D-IN)
Corry Westbrook (D-FL)
Tom Udall (D-NM)
Posted on 4/13/15 at 2:12 pm to MrLSU
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MrLSU
What is the deal with your hard-on for the BP spill? Did you not get a cut of the settlement money or something? You seem to be hell-bent on pushing environmental propaganda regarding the spill that blames every biological inconsistency on the oil spill.
Did the spill suck? Yes. Did it affect the ecosystem? Yes. Is it the cause for everything that has changed in the past five years? No. Get off your soap box.
Previous thread about Lake P crab fisheries with more links from left-leaning websites
Posted on 4/13/15 at 2:30 pm to jimbeam
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dolphins
Well, they are charismatic megafauna (even if they aren't or weren't endangered). So...
Kemp's ridleys on the other hand are endangered, so those nesting numbers could be worrisome.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 2:36 pm to MrLSU
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Spotted seatrout, also known as speckled trout, spawned less frequently in 2011 in both Louisiana and Mississippi than in previous years. 2010 and 2011 had the lowest numbers of juvenile red snapper seen in the eastern Gulf fishery since 1994.
no doubt - speck fishing has been in the tank for the second straight year.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 2:58 pm to jimbeam
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TBH, dolphins are the only thing I know of that were substantially affected.
Dude, the seabirds and turtles were undeniably affected in a substantial way.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 2:59 pm to GREENHEAD22
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He said as far as the specks and shrimp the freshwater diversions are having a big affect especially the larval stage for the shrimp.
And a big part of that had to do with opening the freshwater diversions up 100% to push out the oil.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 2:59 pm to mikeytig
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no doubt - speck fishing has been in the tank for the second straight year.
Had the best year we've ever had last year on specks.
I think both sides are spewing bullshite and the truth is probably somewhere in the middle. Too much money for each side to gain to not do some poor mouthing.
In my personal interactions, I haven't noticed a speck of difference.
What these people are failing to consider is the abundance of rain and river water we've had the last few years which has certainly pushed fish further out and in different directions.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 3:04 pm to TJG210
Are we just going to ignore the increased incidence of genetic mutations in killifish (cocahoes)? Also, beyond the fish and birds and turtles and dolphins, you have to also allow discussion of the loss of fauna on the barrier islands. Former islands teeming with mangroves are now completely gone. Those areas are critical spawning habitat.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 3:17 pm to Galactic Inquisitor
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They have not found any hard links to the dead dolphins and the BP spill.
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