This article discusses the Center for Biological Diversity’s lawsuit against the government over lack of protection for whales, turtles, and abalone. They are arguing that due to the oil spill in Huntington Beach that the Trump administration’s analysis that “oil spill was unlikely and would be limited to 8,400 gallons if one occurred” is wrong and therefore new drilling permits should be suspended until the risk is adequately analyzed. The CBD also believes that a scientific analysis of the situation would show that drilling off the coast of California is too destructive and dangerous, and should be phased out soon.
The Huntington Beach oil spill is a wake-up call to the government on what to do about oil. This ongoing lawsuit is one of many as a result of the oil spill in late 2021 and shows how dangerous offshore oil poses to endangered wildlife. I personally would love to see initiative from the government to beinn repairs and maintenance on these underwater oil pipes. Secondly, it is important for a scientific analysis of the area so we can best plan and prepare for future oil spills, and help prevent wildlife damage. An analysis like this, as stated above, also has the potential to be a catalyst to begin ridding the coast of oil rigs and drills.
I agree that oil drilling needs to be phased out. Oil spills have such a visible and detrimental effects of aquaculture. Especially when there is such a vital biodiversity and resource pool for our functionality, oil spills are too much of a risk to be taking. There needs to be measures taken in legislature to prevent this form occurring again.
Can oil be removed from the water, or is in somewhat permanent?
Thanks for the comment. Oil can be removed from the water but unfortunately, it will make an ecological impact no matter what. Removing it, however, is key to stopping its detriment even further.