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Environmental Effects of Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Assessing Long-Term Ecological Impacts

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The Deepwater Horizon disaster is marked by the initial catastrophe on the oil rig that resulted in one of the most significant environmental crises in the United States. The event not only caused immediate destruction but also led to an extensive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, which had far-reaching effects on marine life, ecosystems, and the fishing and tourism industries.