Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Oil from Deepwater Horizon spill still causing damage in gulf 2 years later, scientists find

By Craig Pittman, Times Staff Writer
In Print: Sunday, April 15, 2012
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Geologist Rip Kirby examined the skin of a graduate student who swam in the gulf and then showered. Under regular light, his skin seemed clean, but ultraviolet light revealed orange blotches — dispersant-mixed oil.
Geologist Rip Kirby examined the skin of a graduate student who swam in the gulf and then showered. Under regular light, his skin seemed clean, but ultraviolet light revealed orange blotches — dispersant-mixed oil.
[Photos courtesy of James “Rip” Kirby]

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