ENG - Protection of Seas and Oceans · 01. September 2024

The 2010 Gulf of Mexico disaster remains one of the most significant events in the history of environmental protection. This tragedy permanently altered the approach to managing oil spills on seas, as millions of barrels of oil poured into the waters of the Gulf, causing irreversible damage to marine ecosystems, destroying habitats, endangering marine life, and impacting the lives of thousands of people dependent on the region's natural resources. The Gulf of Mexico Disaster: A Lesson in...