This shocking photo was taken by NY Times reader Sabrina Bradford on a beach in Waveland Mississippi. It dramatically demonstrates the impact of the oil catastrophe on fish and the fishing industry. 37% of the Gulf of Mexico is now closed to fishing.
From Greenman 3610, this video which communicates what words cannot, and shows clearly why BP was keeping the media away from some beaches:
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Click here to view Sabrina Bradford’s photo online at NYTimes “Reader’s Photos” collection.
“BP Attempts To Block Media From Filming Extent of Oil Spill Disaster”