"Massive Oil Spill Threatens Gulf of Mexico's Endangered Species"

Over 1.1 million gallons of crude oil has leaked into the Gulf of Mexico near a pipeline off the coast of Louisiana, potentially endangering threatened and endangered species. The source of the leak is still unknown, and remotely operated vehicles are being used to survey the pipeline. The spill poses a significant risk to sensitive wetlands and marshes, as well as endangered sea turtles and whales in the area. The impact of the spill, rather than the amount of oil, is of utmost concern.