Gulf of Mexico oil spill

On the 20th of April, an oil spill broke out in the Gulf of Mexico due to methane gas from the well under high pressure shot up and out of the drill column marine riser, expanded onto the platform, and then ignited and exploded. Fire then engulfed the platform. On the 22th, a large oilslick started to pool over the former oil rig. On April 28, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimated that the leak was likely 5,000 barrels (210,000 US gallons; 790,000 litres) a day. The oil spill has resulted in enviromental disaster as over 400 differernt species of animals are at risk. This led to the decrease of people visisting beaches and fishing spots and an overall loss in tourism and also a further decrease in the fishing department. Overall, this oil spill had disrupted the lives of many innocent animals and this oil spill has led to many unforseen consequences.