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Oil spill patches dot Gulf coast beaches across gulf states
Gulf Coast oil crisis spreads through Louisiana marshes and Alabama Florida beaches with tar patches and slicks. Coast Guard Adm Thad Allen says it's hundreds of patches not one spill as containment cap at BP well captures up to three quarters of oil but effects may linger for years. Tourism and fishing communities fear damage as some sites show oil while others stay clean. In Panama City Beach managers brace for possible sand contamination while Mississippi officials push back on tourist fears. Local residents report mixed beach conditions across state lines with tourists uncertain about travel plans and seafood safety.
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Panama City Beach
Fla
Louisiana
Alabama
Florida Panhandle
Mississippi
Tampa
Gulf of Mexico
Coast Guard
Thad Allen
White House
Gulf
Glen Thaxton
Thaxton
Haley Barbour
Florida
Texas
Fox News
Darlene Kimball
Kimball Seafood
Pass Christian
Kimball
Gulf Seafood
Perdido Key
Josiah Holmes
Gulf Shores
Ala
Lydia
State Line
Adam Warriner
CSA Travel Protection
South Carolina