First scientific proof : Oil plumes definitely from BP’s well
Federal researchers say concentrations of underwater oil have at least doubled since last month.
BP Weighs New Way to Kill Gulf Well
BP is considering yet another method to kill its ruptured Gulf of Mexico oil well.
Forging a Coherent Oceans Policy
White House plans better use of oceans and zoning human uses of coastal seas.
Photos tell different stories about sand berm effort to block oil spill
Critics and supporters of building sand berms to shield Louisiana’s coast from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill have released dueling photo sequences.
A Sand Trap in the Gulf; By Robert Young, in The New York Times
Of the many cleanup solutions being pursued in the Gulf of Mexico, few are as ambitious as Louisiana’s berm project.
Seeking more details on dispersants
Each day, questions are building about the use of dispersants to battle the oil spewing into the Gulf.
How Fast Can Microbes Break Down Oil Washed Onto Beaches?
Experts caution that nature’s contributions to the recovery effort might be hampered by long-term environmental abuse.
Glowing Oil Could Aid Gulf Spill Cleanup
One challenge of cleaning up the oil is collateral contamination and UV light could help cleanup crews pinpoint hard-to-see oil.
BP Removes Old Cap, to Install New Oil-Containment System
Undersea robots successfully removed the cap at about 1:37 p.m. EDT Saturday. Oil is now temporarily flowing unimpeded from the well head.