Marsh Erosion After An Oil Spill

Marsh Erosion Sped Up: One of the worst places for oil to end up after a spill is in marshes, where it can kill grass and cause erosion. But how much damage does it do, how far inland does it reach, and how long does the damage last? Pictured here is oiled
(Irving Mendelssohn)

One of the worst places for oil to end up after a spill is in marshes, where it can kill grass and cause erosion. But how much damage does it do, how far inland does it reach, and how long does the damage last? Pictured here is oiled Phragmites grass in the Mississippi River Delta after the spill.

Tags: Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative