Returning to In Discussion, Andy Smith Spokesperson of theApalachola Riverkeepers Florida and Pat O'Brien Veteran Investigative Reporter.The Deepwater Horizon oil spill (also referred to asthe BP oil spill Macondo blowout) is a massive ongoing oil spill in the Gulf ofMexico, now considered the largest offshore spill in U.S. history. Someestimates placed it by late May or early June as among the largest oil spillsin the world with tens of millions of gallons spilled to date. The spill stemsfrom a sea floor 10,000 foot deep oil gusher that followed the April 20, 2010Deepwater Horizon drilling ri
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