British Petroleum And Iris Cross

I'm sorry, Iris.
B.P. is not hitting the mark for what will be needed on the gulf coast.
No possible way can ten years of investigation give the gulf enough scientific evidence of effect to help heal fish and wildlife environments, and to show the environmental flux in that area of the country.
After a certain critical mass of pollutant in a prescribed, described area of water, scientists would
need about a year per x barrels of oil leaked to yield meaningul results on what damage might need
specific attention.
I don't have the exact math figures. I apologize. However, from what I have read about water,
water purification, and generations of sea dwelling life, I realize the needed studies would take
a minimum of twenty to twenty-five years.
Who is supposed to pay for all that?
Are the scientists supposed to work gratis, against the
interests of their own daily needs and those of their families?
Let's hope not, Iris. Let's hope not.