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  • Jul 9, 2010
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July 9th, 2010
Map: Oil Spill Permeates the Gulf’s Most Productive Environments

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GUARDIAN UK – According to WRI estimates, the potential damage to marine ecosystem services as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico could be up to $875 million for marine ecosystems and up to $60 billion for coastal ecosystems. This map shows the ecosystems most at risk – coastal marshes and wetlands, plus productive ocean areas near-shore. Read More