I was on vacation at Orange Beach until June 4, but when I was about to leave, I could smell the oil. The smell was horrible, and covered the whole city of Orange Beach. Is that smell gone now? Or can you still smell the oil.
@Danielt104 The smell has varied from day to day, even hour to hour. A lot depends on the wind. Some areas report no smell, others refer to the smell as similar to an asphalt parking lot. I imagine we will be dealing with some degree of oil smell for a while longer.
Even if there isn't any oil present, the impact of it in the immediate area leaks into "clean" water, and sea life. Even microscopic particles have a great impact over time.
A swimming advisory has been issued. Swimming is discouraged, not banned. And many areas of the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach coastline were oil-free today.
wanna go there and enjoy the beach!
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JuanVoyce 1 year ago
I was on vacation at Orange Beach until June 4, but when I was about to leave, I could smell the oil. The smell was horrible, and covered the whole city of Orange Beach. Is that smell gone now? Or can you still smell the oil.
Danielt104 1 year ago
@Danielt104 The smell has varied from day to day, even hour to hour. A lot depends on the wind. Some areas report no smell, others refer to the smell as similar to an asphalt parking lot. I imagine we will be dealing with some degree of oil smell for a while longer.
TheBeachIsCalling 1 year ago
Even if there isn't any oil present, the impact of it in the immediate area leaks into "clean" water, and sea life. Even microscopic particles have a great impact over time.
TheAmicojoe 1 year ago
A swimming advisory has been issued. Swimming is discouraged, not banned. And many areas of the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach coastline were oil-free today.
TheBeachIsCalling 1 year ago
Why are people in the water if it has oil in it?
CaitLynnex333 1 year ago
@CaitLynnex333 There are large sections of water that do not have oil present, and people are swimming and wading with no oil contact being made.
TheBeachIsCalling 1 year ago