In January the Obama administration planned to allow offshore oil drilling in the Atlantic ocean. This plan included Virginia down to Georgia. Oil drilling has been banned in the Atlantic ocean for 30 years. If there were to be an oil drill built off the coast of the Atlantic, it could end up putting more marine life in danger than the oil drills in the Gulf of Mexico. In addition, it would put many coral reefs in danger as well.
There are many harmful effects caused by drilling. This includes the seismic testing that is harmful to marine life like the North American right whale. If there were to be a oil spill many fisheries, coastlines and public health would be affected. The seas of the Outer Banks are also exceptionally violent due to activity
There are many harmful effects caused by drilling. This includes the seismic testing that is harmful to marine life like the North American right whale. If there were to be a oil spill many fisheries, coastlines and public health would be affected. The seas of the Outer Banks are also exceptionally violent due to activity