We are very thankful that the disastrous oil well leak in the Gulf of Mexico has been sealed off – finally, we hope – after 85 days.
But the disaster continues, of course, because the estimated 184 million gallons (no one will ever really know how much) of leaked oil will have lasting detrimental effects.
Human lives tragically were lost in the initial accident.
Continuing damage is affecting fish, fowl and other animals, as well as Gulf water and shorelines.
In addition, there has been damage amounting to perhaps billions of dollars to fishermen, area businesses and many other people in several Gulf states.