In the years following the 2010 BP oil spill, fish numbers in the deeper parts of the Gulf of Mexico have fallen dramatically, a recent study reports.
The findings, highlighted by PBS NewsHour, show a significant decline in fish populations at greater depths in the Gulf.
The Gulf of Mexico is a vast body of water that supports a wide variety of marine life, making any change in its ecosystems notable.
While the study does not specify the exact causes, the reduction in deep‑water fish could have broader implications for the region’s marine food web.
Scientists say further research is needed to understand the long‑term effects of the spill on Gulf marine ecosystems.
<small>Source: PBS NewsHour — read the original story there.</small>
