Oil Drilling in Alaska Alaska has a reputation for having one of the most beautiful and bountiful ecosystems America has to offer. However, this time capsule of scenic beauty may be in danger. The Shell Oil Company has plans to drill for oil off the northern coast of Alaska in the Chukchi Sea. It is believed that one fourth of earth's undiscovered oil maybe found beneath its floor. However, drilling could potentially have a negative impact on the environment. The Chukchi Sea is home to an abundance of sea creatures, and much of it has yet to be discovered. One journalist took a submarine trip there and describes it as follows: "About 200 feet down, the world outside of the submarine is murky, so thick with plankton and sea worms, it's difficult
