BP Oil Spill

The BP Oil Spill, also known as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, occurred in April 2010 when an offshore drilling rig, operated by BP, experienced a blowout, leading to the largest marine oil spill in history. Over 200 million gallons of oil leaked into the Gulf of Mexico over 87 days, causing severe environmental damage, killing marine life, and impacting local economies. The disaster prompted widespread criticism of BP and raised concerns about offshore drilling safety and regulations. The spill led to legal consequences and massive cleanup efforts involving numerous agencies and volunteers.