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BP Oil Spill: Where does the coast stand 14 years later?

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www.youtube.com – – 2024-04-21 11:44:55

SUMMARY: marks the 14th anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, also known as the BP oil spill, which killed 11 workers and released over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the of Mexico. The spill had lasting environmental and economic impacts on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, affecting grasslands, waters, fisheries, and oyster populations. Efforts to restore and protect the Mississippi sound and Gulf Coast are ongoing, with hundreds of millions of dollars allocated for restoration projects. While progress has been made, there is still work to be done to fully recover from the disaster.

Saturday marks 14 years since the Mississippi Gulf Coast was changed forever. For more from WLOX: …

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Preview of Biloxi Skate Fest

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www.youtube.com – 25 – 2024-05-03 13:21:35

SUMMARY: The Buxy Skate Fest is set to take place this Saturday in Buxy, Mississippi, and is expected to be the most monumental skate on the Mississippi Coast to date. The event will feature music, food, lessons for kids, a best trick contest for both youth and adults, as well as raffles to raise money for a public youth skate park. Skateboarders in the area can reach out to the Gulf Coast Skate Parks Association on Facebook, Instagram, or their website. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is aimed at growing the skateboarding community and advocating for a skate park in the area.

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Free Comic Book Day

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www.youtube.com – 25 – 2024-05-03 10:53:52

SUMMARY: Three Alarm Comics is promoting Comic Book Day, an annual to promote literacy and introduce kids to comic books. They have special Comics printed just for the day and will have local comic book professionals in the doing commissions and signings. The event is from 11:00 to 6:00 tomorrow and is open to all ages. They have rare comics in the shop, first appearances of characters like Spider-Man and Deadpool. Attendees can meet the artists, get autographs, and enjoy free comics. It's a - business with plans to continue the legacy. Get out there and enjoy the event!

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Nature Conservancy in Mississippi constructing Tony Trapani Oyster Reef

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www.youtube.com – 25 – 2024-05-03 10:50:17

SUMMARY: A 35-acre oyster reef is being built in Bay St Louis as a recreational fishing spot and oyster landing ground. Agencies are working to repopulate oysters by creating places for them to attach and mature, with mounds of limestone being constructed vertically to serve this purpose. Tom Morman is spearheading the , with the goal of oysters growing, reproducing, and drifting to commercial reefs downstream. The project is set to be completed in the next two to three weeks and is located just outside of Bay St Louis, south of the Wolf .

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