Hello All, I had such a great response for help with my last article (Endangered Faces<http://tenthmil.com/campaigns/policy/_endangered_faces_top_3_ugly_species_and_why_they_deserve_protection_too>) I thought I'd try again. I'm working on a story about the Gulf oil spill, but instead of adding to the glut of info swirling around about cause and size, I've been asked to really get a sense of what this disaster is going to mean in terms of loss of non-human life and the path to restoration.
In essence, I'm looking for input from wildlife and restoration professionals about the long process of cleaning up the area. Here are some questions to get you started. Please respond as you see appropriate or feel free to contact me with the names of colleagues that would be interested in commenting. Thanks! 1. Please state your name, position, and area of research. 2. What, in your opinion, is the potential harm to endangered species effected in this disaster? 3. Which species is likely to suffer the most (loss of life, loss of habitat)? 4. How long could this region of the Gulf be dealing with the effects of this disaster? 5. What is being done or what has yet to be done to restore these habitats? 6. What is the biggest need/first priority for restoration workers in a spill like this? Thank you! -- Beth Buczynski, M.S. Copy Writer/Environmental Blogger www.seebethwrite.com www.ecosphericblog.com @ecosphericblog
