Sunday, July 18, 2010
Oil spill threatens sea turtles
Besides seabirds and wetlands' wildlife, the oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico is also threatening the world's most endangered sea turtles.
The Kemp's Ridley Turtle has been making a comeback in recent years with the help of conservationists.
But its migratory path takes it right through the polluted Gulf.
Al Jazeera's Franc Contreras reports from Mexico's northeastern Gulf Coast.
The Kemp's Ridley Turtle has been making a comeback in recent years with the help of conservationists.
But its migratory path takes it right through the polluted Gulf.
Al Jazeera's Franc Contreras reports from Mexico's northeastern Gulf Coast.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Oil spill tragedy for Gulf Fishermen
As officials with BP test the seal on the company's blown-out well, one lifetime fisherman worries about the long-term affects of the spill.
Ryan Lambert is a fisherman, hotel owner and well-known local businessman in New Orleans, Louisiana, who has worked on the water for 29 years.
This is his story.
Ryan Lambert is a fisherman, hotel owner and well-known local businessman in New Orleans, Louisiana, who has worked on the water for 29 years.
This is his story.
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