Methods of mopping up the oil hitting the shore from the Gulf spill must be carefully assessed to be sure they don't do more harm than good.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/clean-oil-spill-may-cause-long-term-damage
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/peter-aldhous
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/jeff-hecht
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/new-scientist
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/environment
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/oil-pollution
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/marine-ecosystems
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/gulf-mexico
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/united-states-america-us
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/british-petroleum-bp
[11] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/marine-pollution