Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Now That The Sea Is Recovering Louisiana Charter Fishing Is Thriving

By Essie Craft


In April of 2010 the waters off the coasts of Florida, Alabama Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas became fouled with the largest introduction of oil in history. The resulting ecological impact was immediate and severe, and many predicted the area would never be able to recover. Time and nature have shown an incredible ability to recover, and now Louisiana charter fishing is going strong.

The damage done by the massive oil spill released by the Deep Horizon amounted to the largest spill in history. The immediate impact of the release of so much oil into the waters were frightening, especially considering how long the leak continued. Dismal predictions about wildlife began within days and continue throughout the event.

Belching some 57,000 barrels a day, the failed well defied the cumulative knowledge of world drilling experts with numerous attempts to cap it failing. The physics of the water pressure and temperatures meant the engineers were working in largely uncharted territory, a frightening prospect for the environment. The fossil fuels began washing up on shore and fouling beaches and fragile ecosystems.

Notwithstanding the obvious public relations interest both BP and the gulf states have, there has been a remarkable rebound from the days of the disaster. There are likely long term problems which will need to be addressed continuously for decades, but the waters are visibly healthier. The beaches and waterways are open and the sea life has been declared safe for recreation and consumption.

With all the publicity over the damage done to the water and shores following the spill showing the damage to the fragile wetlands and the impact on birds and sea life, one might conclude that the area along the shores is in a desperate condition. A visit to any gulf state will quickly dispel that thought, the beaches are open as are the waters. Sea creatures of all variety have been deemed safe for recreation and consumption, and provide a much needed tourism boost.

Of all the economic impacts, the loss of tourism was the heaviest blow, second only tot he loss of revenue from the shrimp crabs and other seafood for which the area was most famous. Water sports and recreation was especially hard hit, as the images of tar balls on once white sand beaches and a fear of the loss of fish species translating to virtual boycott by anglers. A campaign was launched by the states and cities and by the company responsible for the disaster, BP.

Highlighting the fact that the beaches have been reopened and the seafood in all areas has been certified safe for consumption, the tourism industry, though hit hard, is recovering as well. The beaches are again filled with those seeking the relaxation of the sand and surf. In the sea itself, populations of game fish have recovered and show healthy populations once again.

Local fisherman know the waters well, especially as they have changed and begun to recover. They also know which species are in season and where they are most likely to be discovered, as well as what time of day they feed, as well as what each species favors for baits and lures. For a truly successful and memorable angling experience, the best answer is Louisiana charter fishing.




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