Sixteen Years After Deepwater Horizon, Deep Sea Life Shows Few Signs of Recovery
Sixteen years after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster, a new study finds that deep‑sea ecosystems remain largely impaired. Researchers surveyed benthic communities and observed limited recolonisation of oil‑affected habitats, with many species still scarce or absent. The study examined Gulf sites at depths over 1,000m, noting modest gains in a few locations but overall biodiversity remains below pre‑spill levels.