BP Oil Spill: The Bayou

UPDATE: I have surmounted the technical issues so now this is the complete video. You can now watch it all right here.

The Gulf Coast is made up of much more than beaches. In fact beaches are probably the least important coastal properties relative to the overall ecosystem in the region. When it comes to the cycle of life in the water, on the ground, and in the air, the bayou plays a much more prominent role. Think of it as a nursery. It's the birthing ground for uncountable species. It is a refuge for the young, giving them protection so that more of them can fully mature. It is an amazing place.

This video is a quick tour of the Pascagoula River bayou which teams with all sorts of life, some of which I've never seen before.

While no significant oil has made it up into this bayou, it has intruded into other bayous, salt marshes and grassy coastal regions in the effected Gulf. This video describes why it is so important that these wetlands are protected from the oil, and if they become tainted, they must be restored.

Special thanks to Captain Benny McCoy for his hospitality and expert commentary. I learned a lot of things I'd never known and saw a lot of things I never imagines. Also thanks to Mark LaSalle of the Pascagoula River Audubon Center for setting me up with this wonderful opportunity.

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[littleredtarballs]

@fastpaced33 They haven't reported any oil up in that bayou. That's not to say that there isn't any there...