Oil slick may be heading to Florida

Source: Press Association

Researchers tracking the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico say computer models show the black ooze may have already entered a major current flowing toward the Florida Keys, and are sending out a research vessel to learn more.

William Hogarth, dean of the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science, told The Associated Press that one model shows the oil has already entered the loop current, which is the largest in the Gulf. The model is based on weather, ocean current and spill data from the U.S. Navy and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, among other sources.

Hogarth said a second model shows the oil is three miles (4.8 kilometres) from the current - still dangerously close.

The current flows in a looping pattern in the Gulf, through the area where the blown-out well is, east to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

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This is the end of offshore drilling in America. I heard today that it cost up to $100 billion if hits the Gulf Coasts.

...while I still could. The loss of our nations only coral reef is a tragedy in waiting.

who will die because of this. I feel very, very bad for the fishermen who make their living fishing the Gulf. I do NOT feel bad for the state of Florida, the tourists, or snowbirds who want to come here to go to the beach. I truly hate this state.