Gulf of Mexico Impact of Oil Rig Explosion

[Diver's D Lyte]

I have to say I'm a bit worried about the impact of this event on the coast line. We could see an effect on dive site through out the Gulf of Mexico if this get worse.

Mississippi, Gov. Haley Barbour said he has spoken with the Coast Guard mission commander, Rear Adm. Mary Landry but was uncertain what steps his state might take to protect its beaches.

"It's a real difficulty in trying to determine what defenses will be effective," he said.

 

[SuPrBuGmAn]

Don't think its gonna affect AL/FL beaches much, but I guess we'll see.

 

[DiverDean59]

Don't think its gonna affect AL/FL beaches much, but I guess we'll see.

Here is an article talking about the potential impact to the Florida Keys.

Gulf oil spill worrisome for the Florida Keys

 

[halocline]

Anyone have an idea about potential problems for the Flower Gardens?

 

[SuPrBuGmAn]

Guess we'll see huh?

 

[carrielsal]

Anyone have an idea about potential problems for the Flower Gardens?

I have also been wondering the same thing.