Originally Posted By: Cecil Baird1
Originally Posted By: esshup
Even large amounts get handled over time. IIRC the Exxon Valdez spill disapeared years sooner than predicted because of bacteria eating the oil.


I've seen one reliable source that says the spill area will never be the same and the fishery has yet to come back to normal. I guess if depends on who you talk to. I'm sure the Exon has a different take on it than others.


Momma nature will reclaim some truly nasty things and recover quickly. Times Beach Missouri was home to massive PCB pollution and the entire area was blocked off. It was said it would never be habitable again, yet land was quietly sold and is again a thriving area...PCB free....