Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
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What deformities did tuna and amberjack exposed to oil from the spill develop?

Deformities of the heart and other organs

Who did a U.S. District Court judge rule was primarily responsible for the oil spill?

BP

What did the U.S. President Barack Obama do in response to the oil spill?

Temporarily stopped new drilling for offshore oil rigs and made new safety rules

How much did BP agree to pay in fines in April 2016 as part of the settlement?

<p>$20.8 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the charges BP pled guilty to in the federal criminal charges settlement with the United States Department of Justice?

<p>11 counts of manslaughter, two misdemeanors, and a felony count of lying to Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the estimated total cost of cleanup costs, charges, and penalties for BP as of 2018?

<p>More than $65 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the estimated total discharge of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?

<p>4.9 Mbbl (210 million US gal; 780,000 m3)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the well of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill declared sealed?

<p>19 September 2010</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the largest environmental disasters in American history?

<p>The Deepwater Horizon oil spill</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the response try to protect beaches, wetlands, and estuaries from the spreading oil?

<p>Utilizing skimmer ships, floating booms, controlled burns, and oil dispersant</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the amount of oily material removed from the beaches in Louisiana in 2013?

<p>4,900,000 lb (2,200 t)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many days a week did the oil cleanup crews work on the Louisiana shoreline throughout 2013?

<p>Four days a week</p> Signup and view all the answers

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