It is no longer a shock to everyone that the BP oil disaster has
ruined a lot of lives. If you would take a look at the oil spill
facts which can be found on the internet, you would realize that
the tragic event indeed had a massive impact on the lives of the
people who depended on the environment for their livelihood. The
best example would be the local fisher folk. Before the BP oil
disaster, local fishermen were able to harvest fresh seafood.
They sell their fresh catch to the local restaurants in the area
as well as to the other customers. They had a very good source
of business because the catch was bountiful. The sea was
unpolluted and the water encouraged the growth of a lot of sea
creatures. The local restaurants, in turn, cook the fresh
seafood and turn them into local delicacies which the tourists
love. After the oil spill happened, everything changed. A total
fishing ban was announced by the local government because there
was a widespread fear of contamination. The local fishermen were
left without