Oil Spill Facts
Oil Spill Facts
Oil Spill Facts
4.9 million barrels of oil were pumped out 1.8 million gallons of dispersant were used
into the ocean. to break up the oil
265,000 barrels worth of oil were burnt off Fish, shrimp, insects and plants were all
at sea. affected by the oil.
At least 3000 seabirds were killed. 500 sea turtles and 64 dolphins were found
washed up along the shore and died
because of the oil.
Oil pipeline exploded and oil was pumped Ninety-four crew were rescued by lifeboats
out into the sea. BP struggled to work out and helicopter, 17 of whom were treated
how to plug the leak underwater. for injuries
The reasons why the oil The consequences of the The ways in which
spill actually happened oil spill on people, wildlife people tried to tackle the
and the environment oil spill and reduce its
impact
Cause
4.9 million barrels of oil were pumped out into the ocean.
Oil pipeline exploded and oil was pumped out into the sea. BP struggled to work out
how to plug the leak underwater.
At approximately 9:45 pm on 20 April 2010, high pressure methane gas rose up from
the well and ignited and exploded engulfing the platform.
265,000 barrels worth of oil were burnt off at sea.
Effect
Response