Deepwater Horizon/BP Oil Spill: 100 Days — A Snapshot of NOAA's
Response   As the nation’s experts on oceanic and atmospheric
science, the lead science agency for oil spills — and the
nation's steward for our oceans, coasts and Great Lakes — NOAA
has been on the scene from day one, providing coordinated
scientific, weather and biological information and products when
and where they are needed most.  We have mobilized personnel
from across the agency to contain and predict the spreading oil,
ensure human health and safety, including the safety of seafood,
and protect the Gulf of Mexico’s many marine mammals, sea
turtles, fish, and other imperiled sea creatures. Here's a brief
snapshot of some of NOAA's efforts and achievements in the first
hours — and the first 100 days — of this aggressive and
sustained federal response.   NOAA Science Informs  Video of an
overview of NOAA's role in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
response.  From the very beginning, NOAA has provided extensive
scientific expertise and monitor