NOAA's latest observations indicate that a small portion of the oil slick has reached the Loop Current in the form of light to very light sheens. NOAA noted that in the time it would take for oil to travel to the vicinity of the Florida Straits, any oil would be highly weathered and both the natural process of evaporation and the application of chemical dispersants would reduce the oil volume significantly.
NOAA spill specialists continue to advise the U.S. Coast Guard on cleanup options as well as advising all affected federal, state and local partners on sensitive marine resources at risk in this area of the Gulf of Mexico.
Admiral Mary Landry noted that weather has aided spill cleanup in recent days, allowing for several controlled burns and collection of fairly high concentrations of oil-water mix. Admiral Landry closed the press conference on an optimistic note. “If top kill works we will demob,” she says. “Let’s all cross our fingers and say our prayers.”
BP is preparing for a "top kill" (shooting mud down the well to halt the spill) operation next week.
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