Blog 6 Commenting on Colleagues work.
I agree with the post, "Whales or Wells?," by my classmate's blog The Politics of Freedom. The drilling of oil any of the oceans would lead to a pandemic on global proportions. "Whales or Wells?," states that drilling in the Atlantic could lead to, "27,000 dolphins and 4,600 whales could be put at risk in their own environments," and ultimately, drilling, "will not stop." The Atlantic coast will soon turn into an offshore development that guzzles American funds and drains the life out of natural underwater habits." An idea that is debated on, but recent history proves offshore drilling has grave consequences.
In April, 2010, an offshore oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico spewed 200 million gallons oil into the marine/coastal communities; an incident that lasted 87 days.(1) Offshore drilling effects many aspects of environment that all lead to climate change. From the method of extraction of the oil, the procedural containing of the oil, oil leaks caused by drilling, and the added effect of the transportation of the oil is a long list negative points for the pro-offshore contingent. I have keen passion on everything that affects the ocean and its environment. Growing up in California, I personally encountered plastic, oil, the filth and byproducts of the "normal" or "business" operations of today's America. Even though I'm living in Texas, California, a hotbed of environmental awareness and organizations, is always on the forefront of my mind. These issues directly effect my family, friends, my passions in life and most importantly the environment. Whether the offshore drilling is in the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, etc, this practice has a long list of consequences that could severely limit future options.
(1) http://oceana.org/en/our-work/stop-ocean-pollution/oil-pollution/overview
