WATCH: Study shows Gulf oil spill's lasting damage

What happened: New research shows lasting damage to marine life more than 16 years after the BP oil spill off the Gulf Coast. Key numbers: More than 16 years since the spill. Why it matters: The study points to persistent harm to marine life long after the incident, according to the reported findings.

Study reveals lasting damage from Gulf oil spill, a significant environmental and commodity event.

Study reveals lasting damage from Gulf oil spill, a significant environmental and commodity event. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.