Deepwater Horizon Spill Devastates Gulf Twilight Zone Life

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Many sea animals died in the Gulf of Mexico. This happened after the big oil spill in 2010.

Fish numbers went down by over 60 percent. Small creatures like shrimp and krill also greatly decreased.

Scientists looked at a deep area called the \"twilight zone.\" They believe the oil spill caused this big drop.

Researchers used special nets and sonar to count animals. They saw far fewer animals years after the spill.

Animal groups have not gotten better since 2010. This shows that oil spills hurt the ocean for many years.

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What happened in the Gulf of Mexico after the big oil spill in 2010?

Many sea animals died in the Gulf of Mexico after the big oil spill in 2010.

How much did fish numbers go down?

Fish numbers went down by over 60 percent.

What do scientists think caused the big drop in animals?

Scientists believe the oil spill caused the big drop.

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