The 2010 crude oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico devastated the ecosystem in the area. Apart from the environmental concerns raised by the spill, the area's tourist, sport, and fishing industries all took a nosedive. The majority opinion on whether or not increased offshore drilling was a problem quickly leaned to the view that it was not. Infographic World produced this in-depth graphic detailing the financial, political, environmental, and social implications of the disaster.
