“The Deepwater Horizon spill in 2010 is the largest accidental marine spill in U.S. history: these are the pivotal discoveries scientists and environmentalists have learned from researching it.  While researching the spill, scientists tracked deep-sea sharks, found new mud dragons, and discovered a new type of ocean current.”

Tags: water, conservation, physical, biogeography, environment, pollution, resources.

Source: www.smithsonianmag.com