Oil spills can be among the most devastating environmental disasters, with the potential to severely damage marine ecosystems, disrupt coastal communities, and impose lasting economic damage.

WEEKS ISLAND – A month after an oil spill in coastal Iberia Parish, the little island at the edge of Vermilion Bay looks bleak. Footsteps churn up oil mixed with mud and ash. A rainbow sheen spreads ...

State and federal agencies are investigating a recent mineral oil spill at Priest Rapids Dam as cleanup efforts conclude.

Marine and coastal ecosystems play a critical role in the health of the ocean and the planet, but their delicate balance must be maintained. One of the major threats to this balance comes from oil ...