Twisted and made useless by a storm surge, oil absorbent 'booms' float along a stretch of oil coated marshland near East Grand Terre Island on June 7, 2010.
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The oil spill of April 2010 sent the whole Gulf region into a state of emergency. For three months, the deep water drilling well flowed oil throughout the Gulf of Mexico, destroying many sensitive ecosystems and habitats. A year later, the impact from the spill can still be felt throughout the region.
In a collaboration with The Natural Resources Defense Council, StoryCorps, and Bridge the Gulf, Planet Green produced an inside look at some of the people affected by the devastation. This series of video clips documents the struggles of Louisiana residents living in the aftermath, and how they are coping with the changes.
In a community where commercial fishing is a huge source of income, the widespread pollution has made a huge impact on the livelihood of all those who depend on the Gulf for its resources.
Watch the video clips below for firsthand accounts of what is going on in the Gulf, and how people are dealing with the damages. View all of the video clips here on Planet Green and watch Stories from the Gulf, Saturday April 23rd at 2:30 p.m.
Stories from the Gulf: Surviving the Oil Spill
Stories from the Gulf: Rebuilding a Dream
More on the Gulf Oil Spill
Amazing and Devastating Photos of the Gulf Oil Spill
12 Animals Threatened by the Oil Spill
The Gulf Oil Spill: The What, When, Where and What You Can Do
