Oil Rig Explosion In Gulf

There has been an explosion of an oil rig off the Louisana coast this morning, September 2.  No one was killed, and all are accounted for.  This is not a deep well--340 Feet deep, which will make it much easier to deal with than the Deepwater Horizon  Explosion that released a huge amount of oil into the Gulf of Mexico.  The exploded rig is still on fire, but Coast Guard is on scene.  The workers were doing maintenance activities at the time.

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Gulf Oil Spill Comment

Well, well, there is how many millions of gallons of oil leaked into the gulf of Mexico, and how many gallons of corexant to break it up and turn it into orange goo instead of black goo?


Now people would have us believe that it has all disappeared magically almost seemingly overnight. I don't believe it. Just because we can't see it, doesn't mean it isn't still with us. My question is, how come the "junegrass" that normally comes for a week or maybe two in June is still with us in August? I don't see oil in the water here in Destin, but I sure see more seaweed than ever before. Has the oil warmed the Gulf? I don't have the answers.

I hope just because the deepwater horizon tragedy is not as volatile at the moment as it was a few short weeks ago, that we don't forget what has happened here in the Gulf. A tragedy has occured, and our Gulf is changed probably for my lifetime. Only time will tell what the effect is on the entire ecological system in the Gulf of Mexico. For now, I just hope that people who have vacationed here and loved the area return here again and again to support the local economy!

The catastrophe could still be worse if the static kill doesn't work, but we will count on the "kill" working. We can't imagine anything else. Just remember that because the "emergency" has passed, the tragedy and long term problems caused by the leak has not.

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Tony Hayward Moved Aside in BP

BP’s chief executive, Tony Hayward, is stepping aside to be replaced by Robert Dudley, the company’s most senior American executive, who is currently in charge of BP’s operations in the Gulf of Mexico, according to someone close to the company’s board of directors. The change in leadership will be taken up by the board on Monday.  An official announcement could come on Tuesday if the board ratifies the plan. Mr. Hayward has been running BP since 2007.

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Florida Gulf Coast Free from Oil

News is good for the Gulf Coast of Alabama and Florida through July 25. This picture illustrates that there is no oil near the coast, so vacationers are pretty well assured a good week of clean water, clean beaches and good fun. For updated information and live links, go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com or www.OilSlickDestin.com or send any questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com.

DestinOilSpill All Clear thru July 12

Outlook is bright for Destin Oil Spill thru July 12. If you are planning a vacation in the area, don't change your plans, as there is no tropical weather in the Gulf of Mexico and the winds and currents are favorable for a great vacation. For updated information and live links, please visit www.DestinHomeRealtor.com or www.OilSlickDestin.com or send question to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

Destin Oil Spill Update for july 3

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Help has arrived for Oil Slick!

.The "Whale", a super carrier from Taiwan has arrived in the Gulf of Mexico to assist in the cleanup effort. It can process 500,000 barrels of contaminated water per day. Here's hoping that all goes well, and the mess can begin to be mitigated. It is called the Whale because of its size as well as the fact that a huge whale is painted on it's side. Go Taiwan, and Go USA! Let's get the show on the road and clean up as much of this mess as we can.




Thank you Taiwan! Cut the red tape, and let's see every boat on the face of the globe make a difference. No doubt this is the worst environmental catastrophe we have seen, but it isn't the first and it won't be the last, so we better learn how to do this right.
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Destin Oil Spill Update for June 29 2010

According to the NOAA oil plume model, the oil plume is 57 miles from Mexico Beach, and 244 miles from St. Petersburg. Wind and currents will prevent a further eastward movement of the oil plume along the northwestern Florida coastline. Areas already impacted, west of Choctawhatchee Bay, will continue to receive impacts as the oil plume moves slightly northwest and closer to the shoreline. No significant amounts of oil are within or moving toward the loop current ring and there is no clear path for oil to enter the Florida Straits within the next five days.
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Gulf Oil Spill Boating Instructions

Because of the large number of oil containment booms and cleanup equipment being deployed around the state in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Boating and Waterways Section is asking boaters to slow down where oil cleanup is under way.
The FWC encourages all boaters to operate at slow speed within 300 feet of all authorized booms. Boaters operating near any oil-containment booms or cleanup equipment should exercise extreme caution and comply with all applicable navigational rules. Oil-skimming equipment is large and cumbersome, and it is restricted in its ability to maneuver. As a result, boaters should be prepared to stay clear of these vessels when operating near them.
Failure to operate at slow speed in these areas could result in injury, damage to vessels and damage to the containment booms. Additionally, the wake that results from a vessel operating above slow speed in areas where a boom has been deployed can reduce the effectiveness of the boom, resulting in further environmental damage. For updated gulf oil spill information, go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com