negativeSYS.SOURCE: Yale E360• 2026-10-20T15:59:06Z
Deep-Sea Biodiversity Declines Persist 16 Years After Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Sixteen years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, deep-sea ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico show minimal recovery, with 60% declines in key species like octopus and squid. Persistent oil contamination and reduced genetic diversity threaten long-term ecological resilience.
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