Gulf Oil Information

Today the British Petroleum Commission charged with exploring what happened that lead to the explosion of the Macondo well deep in the Gulf of Mexico, released its preliminary report. The important conclusion of the report is that the federal government could have done a better job of informing the american public about exactly what was happening and how much oil was being leaked at the outset of the oil leak. Also, the idea that 75% of the oil had disappeared by the end of August was ridiculous. Most people knew right away that this was crazy--it doesn't just disappear!



Let's hope that we get a straight report that we can all believe and that tells us the truth going forward.

Latest Update on BP Oil Leak In Gulf of Mexico

Subsea operational update:

The MC252 well has been shut-in since July 15; there is currently no oil flowing into the Gulf.

The DDII continues to conduct diagnostic tests on the MC252 well, and plans are being developed for final plugging and abandonment procedures as overseen by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).

A lock down sleeve to secure the well MC252 well casing hangar and the annulus was successfully installed and tested Saturday, Sept. 11.

The DD III relief well drilling operations re-started today at 1:40 p.m. CDT.

Updated Sept. 13 at 2:30 p.m. CDT --for up to the minute information, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send email to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

Oil by the Numbers--CNN

To see exactly what the numbers are and the effect of the BP Gulf Oil Disaster, go to this link:


http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2010/gulf.coast.oil.spill/interactive/numbers.interactive/index.html

For more information and other live links, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or email MykeSaysSold@aol.com

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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Destin Oil Conditions--News Organizations Don't Tell Truth!

"About 60,000 square miles of gulf waters remain closed to fishing, and more than 600 miles of coastline across four U.S. states have been smeared with oil." This is a quote taken from this mornings news report on the internet and exactly what's wrong with the news!!  Looking for sensationalism.  The facts are these--from Pensacola on the western end of the Florida panhandle to the rest of the Florida coastline touched by the Gulf of Mexico, the beaches are white, clean, and the water is beautiful.  Business is down about 50% and many people are missing out on their summer vacation in Destin because the news organizations have frightened them--people have visions of beaches covered with black oil.  Nothing could be further from the truth!  If you were planning a visit to the Gulf Coast, come ahead, conditions are great as usual.  Go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ for a live web cam and many other live feeds and factual reports.  If you have any other doubts, feel free to send a question to MykeSaysSold@aol.com.

Destin Oil Spill thru July 22 2010

Don't miss a great summer vacation here in Destin, Florida.  The weather is great, the beach is white, and the water is clear and its usual beautiful blue green color.  There is no oil and there are no tarballs and swimming is perfectly enjoyable.  Fishing is active, and the harbor is a bustle of activity.

for live links and updated information, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

DestinOilSpill Trajectory thru July 10

Oil Trajectory forecast thru July 10.  For updated information and live links to websites, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send an inquiry to MykeSaysSold@aol.com and I'll try to find you an answer.

This is the trajectoty map for July 7 2010.  There is no expectation of oil on these beaches during this week.  For live links go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or MykeSaysSold@aol.com

DestinOilSpill All Clear thru July 6

Destin gets an all clear thru July 6 2010.  Oil is well away from the area, centered mainly closer to Biloxi MS and Louisiana.  for more information and live links, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send a question to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

DestinOilSpill All Clear for July 4

we have an all clear for July 4 for oil.  I was out at the beach today (July 2), and there were swimmers, paddle boarders, and many beach goers.  Water was beautiful and beach was clean.  I was working, but it looked like everyone was enjoying the warm water and sun.  For more updated information and live links, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send me a question to MykeSaysSold@aol.com and I will try to find your answers.  Have a wonderful Independence Day!

Near shore DestinOilSpill Trajectory for July 1.  For more information and live links, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

Fishing Closure for June 24 2010

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Florida Fishing Closures

For more information and links, stay tuned to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ These sites are updated at least once a day and more if there is additional information to share.

NOAA Oil Spill Trajectory Estimate June 20

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Destin OIl Spill Update June 17

On June 16, Ft Walton Beach – In response to oil mousse, tar mats, and extensive tar balls, the Okaloosa County Health Department in coordination with Okaloosa County Public Safety issued a health advisory for the following beach waters in Okaloosa County: Okaloosa Island from the Eglin property line (by the El Matador Condominiums on Santa Rosa Blvd), through the eastern boundary of Beasley Park. For more information and links, go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com

gulf oil spill & Google

BP has forked over a healthy chunk of change to control the way Web users view the company. According to BP reps, the company has purchased a range of popular search terms – including “oil spill” – from Google, the most popular search engine in the US.
So what does it mean to “purchase” a search term? Well, it certainly doesn’t make all the negative results go away. Today, for instance, a Google search for “oil spill” returned a range of results, including a Huffington Post article and a Wikipedia entry on oil spills.
But the very top result is a shaded advertisement from BP, trumpeting the company’s clean-up efforts. “Learn More about How BP is Helping,” the advertisement reads.

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

Destin Oil Spill Booms Planned for East Pass

Okaloosa County and the U.S. Coast Guard have developed a boom plan for the Destin Pass that could be the best oil deflection strategy on the Gulf Coast.

It will be later in the week at best before the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues the permit required for the booms to be deployed. The new plan was devised this weekend after the Coast Guard ordered the removal of booms set in its navigable waters.

The most recent plan calls for permanent pilings fitted with flashing lights to be constructed at strategic points within the Destin Pass and boom to be extended 400 feet from the shoreline to the piling. It is hoped any Deepwater Horizon oil residue carried into the pass will be pushed by the prevailing currents into the catch basins formed by the chevron shaped booming.

Gulf Oil Spill Update June 7

STATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (SERT) RECONNAISSANCE: Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) reports that tarballs and tar patties have reached the shore in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Okaloosa counties.
"Tarmats" (tabletop size or larger) have been spotted offshore, and recon teams are relaying locations to skimming teams to collect that product before it reaches shore. Recon teams are working from Escambia through Gulf.
Contract clean up teams are on site and working to clean the oil as it comes ashore. Current oiling is light and scattered, sheen and tarballs will continue to come onshore in a weathered condition at least through Thursday due to weather conditions.
Impact will be on the western panhandle counties (Escambia, Santa Rosa, Walton and Okaloosa) with possible impacts farther east (Bay, Gulf, Franklin, Wakulla, Taylor) through Thursday.
Sheen has been spotted less than 4 miles offshore of Pensacola. DEP and FWC continue reconnaissance by air, sea, and land. Recon activities will be increased as the oil continues to move toward the east, and continues to move closer to shore.
Recon teams are now "patrolling" the beaches in the affected counties. There are two overflights (weather permitting) at 5 and 10 miles offshore each day. In addition, vessels are in the water to confirm sightings, and DEP has established a mobile command post at Henderson Beach State Park in Destin for deployment of 25 ATVs which are patrolling the shorelines. Recon information is being relayed back immediately to the SEOC and local EOCs for action.
For more up to date links, go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com the website for Myke Triebold

Gulf Oil Spill Trajectory 6-7-2010