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The video discusses a major oil spill caused by the explosion of the D Water Horizon rig, leading to severe environmental and economic damage. Efforts to contain and clean the spill included barriers and chemicals, but the impact on wildlife and local economies was devastating. The U.S. government blamed the oil company for inadequate safety measures, resulting in costly cleanup efforts. New safety protocols have been implemented to prevent future incidents.

What was one of the primary methods used to prevent the spread of oil on the ocean's surface?

• Evacuating marine life

• Building underwater walls

• Deploying floating barriers

• Using helicopters to disperse oil

How did the oil spill affect the local wildlife?

• It had no impact on marine life

• It improved the health of coral reefs

• It increased the population of seabirds

• It caused the death of over 6000 animals

What was one of the economic consequences of the oil spill?

• Increase in fish population

• Rise in oil prices

• Boost in tourism

• Fishermen losing their livelihoods

Who did the U.S. government blame for the oil spill?

• The local fishermen

• The oil company and its partners

• The environmental agencies

• The tourism industry

What measures have oil companies taken to prevent future spills?

• Increasing oil prices

• Reducing oil production

• Banning offshore drilling

• Implementing new safety measures