Tarballs Wash Up on Alabama Coast

Posted in Alabama Maritime News,BP British Petroleum,Environment,Gulf Coast,World Maritime News on January 5, 2011

FT. MORGAN BEACH, AL – The Mobile Press Register reports that Alabama’s Fort Morgan peninsula is “awash in tarballs” and other oiled debris after strong currents pushed the materials inland in recent days. In response, BP has dispatched cleanup crews to the area.

“While most of the oil has been removed, BP will continue to clean all oiled areas until the job is done. BP is working with state and federal agencies, as well as local communities, to determine when the job will be officially completed.”

“We’ve stated all along that we expect the beaches to be clean by spring break 2011 tourism season,” BP said in a statement. “That’s been our goal and commitment all along and we are making steady progress towards meeting that goal. While most of the oil has been removed, BP will continue to clean all oiled areas until the job is done.”