Five million barrels. That’s how much oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico last year after the disastrous BP oil spill. That’s 210 million U.S. gallons. It’s also the equivalent of 318 Olympic-sized swimming pools full of oil dumped into the Gulf.
Beach lovers with skeptical minds are probably wondering: How on earth could it be safe to go back in the water?
In a new article on Bing Travel, freelance contributor John Rosenthal answers that question. It’s called Gulf Coast Beaches: Swim, Dine, Fish. And Thank the Loop Current. Rosenthal, an avid fisherman, interviews scientists, tourism officials and fishing experts to conclude: “Visitors should feel confident relaxing on the beach, swimming in the water, fishing in the Gulf and eating the local seafood.” He even describes his recent haul of 16 redfish and 14 speckled trout during a Louisiana fishing expedition.
Have you visited a Gulf Coast beach since the BP oil spill, and what was your experience? Share your thoughts with other travelers.
Miranda Kerr Sarah Shahi Anna Paquin Diane Kruger Magdalena Wróbel
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