Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Environmental Impact Analysis

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the largest maritime oil spill in history, caused by an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in 2010. It examines the causes of the disaster, including the faulty concrete core and the resulting explosion, and details the spill's significant environmental consequences, such as the impact on marine mammals, sea turtles, and various ecosystems. The report also explores the societal and economic impacts, including the effects on human health, fisheries, and tourism. Furthermore, it offers suggestions for oil spill prevention and cleanup methods, such as containment booms, skimmers, and sorbents. The report concludes by summarizing the long-term effects of the spill and emphasizing the need for strategic and sustainable accounting practices to mitigate future disasters.