Projected oil spill path to 22 May 2010. Deepwater Horizon 72Hr Trajectory Map: The 72-hour trajectory forecast is prepared by NOAA / NOS / OR&R. Projected oil spill path to 22 May 2010. Deepwater Horizon 72Hr Trajectory Map: The 72-hour trajectory forecast is prepared by NOAA / NOS / OR&R.

NOAA extended the boundaries of the closed fishing area in the Gulf into the northern portion of the loop current as a precautionary measure to ensure seafood from the Gulf will remain safe for consumers. The closed area is now slightly less than 19 percent of the Gulf of Mexico federal waters. Dr. Jane Lubchenco, NOAA Administrator, spoke today at a press briefing on the subject of the Loop current. Dr. Lubchenco’s remarks are summarized below: …

Deepwater Horizon Incident, Gulf of Mexico