tar balls

Tar balls from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill have been found on a Texas beach, marking the first time oil from the BP well has reached all five US Gulf states. Tests confirmed the tar balls originated from BP's blown-out well off Louisiana, though officials could not determine whether they drifted from the leak site or fell from cleanup ships. The spill, which began on April 22, has been leaking up to 60,000 barrels of oil daily. BP reported collecting or burning off 24,980 barrels on Monday, but cleanup efforts have faced challenges. This tag covers discussions and updates about tar balls related to the Gulf oil spill.