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The Guardian
Gulf Marine Life Still Recovering from 2010 Spill
A new study confirms that the Deepwater Horizon oil spill caused severe and lasting declines in marine populations in the Gulf of Mexico, with fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods dropping by over 59% to 63% after 2010. The spill, which released 134 million gallons of oil, led to significant genetic and reproductive impacts on marine species, and chemicals from dispersants spread deep into the water, increasing toxicity. These effects have persisted for over a decade, highlighting the long-term ecological damage caused by the disaster.
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